Senior Communications Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649323
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 timeframes

• Lead and mentor team members, contributing to a high-performing communications function

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

You are a skilled and strategic communications professional who is equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver outcomes.

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

About Everymind

Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. With over 30 years of impact, Everymind delivers innovative programs, research and policy that empower individuals, organisations and communities to create positive change.

At Everymind, we are:

• Passionate about making a difference

• Committed to collaboration for maximum impact

• Inclusive, supportive and fun

• Multidisciplinary, working across research, projects, communications and administration

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 Program (EAP) – Confidential support services for staff and

• their families

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For role related queries or questions contact Amy Stevens on amy.stevens@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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 An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

 To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

 At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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