Employment Type:TemporaryFull TimePosition Classification:Health Manager Level 1Remuneration:$87,813 – $116,824 + Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ******Location:NewcastleApplications Close:4th of MayLead 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 RoleAs 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 programsDeliver high-quality content across digital, media, stakeholder and internal channelsProvide communications advice and support to program teams and leadershipEnsure messaging aligns with best practice in mental health and suicide preventionManage competing priorities and deliver outputs within tight timeframesLead and mentor team members,



contributing to a high-performing communications functionBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAbout YouYou 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 sectorsStrong 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 deliveryExcellent writing, editing and content development skills across multiple platformsStrong stakeholder engagement and advisory skillsExperience supporting or leading team members in a team-oriented environmentHigh level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbout EverymindEverymind 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 differenceCommitted to collaboration for maximum impactInclusive, supportive and funMultidisciplinary, working across research, projects, communications and administrationBenefits:Monthly Allocated Days Off – Regularly scheduled time to rechargeAnnual Leave – 4 weeks of paid annual leavePaid Parental Leave – Supporting eligible employees with time to focus on familyFlexible 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 leasingFitness Passport – Discounted gym memberships for employees and their families to support health and well-beingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support services for staff and their families
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📌 Senior Communications Lead - Mental Health Impact (Newcastle)
🏢 Suicide Prevention Australia
📍 Newcastle