Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 4th of May
Lead communications that create real impact
Join a nationally recognised leader in mental health and suicide prevention and use your expertise to shape meaningful conversations that drive change across Australia.
About The Role
As a Senior Communications Officer with Everymind, you will play a key leadership role in delivering strategic and impactful communications across a range of national mental health and suicide prevention programs.
Working closely with the Senior Leader – Engagement and Programs, you will lead the planning and execution of communication strategies that support program objectives, elevate stakeholder engagement, and ensure consistent, high‐quality messaging both internally and externally.
This is a dynamic role that blends strategic thinking, hands‐on delivery and team leadership.
In This Role, You Will
* Lead the development and implementation of communication strategies across programs
* Deliver high‐quality content across digital, media, stakeholder and internal channels
* Provide communications advice and support to program teams and leadership
* Ensure messaging aligns with best practice in mental health and suicide prevention
* Manage competing priorities and deliver outputs within tight time frames
* Lead and mentor team members, contributing to a high‐performing communications function
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
You Will Bring
* Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, ideally within health, government or not‐for‐profit sectors
* Strong understanding of communicating about mental health and suicide prevention (or the ability to quickly build this capability)
* Proven ability to lead communications initiatives from concept through to delivery
* Excellent writing, editing and content development skills across multiple platforms
* Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
* Experience supporting or leading team members in a collaborative environment
* High level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits
* Monthly Allocated Days Off – Regularly scheduled time to recharge
* Annual Leave – 4 weeks of paid annual leave
* Paid Parental Leave – Supporting eligible employees with time to focus on family
* Flexible Work Options – Combination of work from home and office days. This is not a fully remote position.
* Salary Packaging – Access up to $11,600 in tax‐effective salary packaging, including novated leasing
* Fitness Passport – Discounted gym memberships for employees and their families to support health and well‐being
* Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support services for staff and their families
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
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