• 4 month, full-time, fixed term contract (August to November)
• Competitive Remuneration + Salary Packaging
• Randwick location, hybrid or remote work

About the Company

As the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the full lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. Through effective communications, we lead Australia’s population health response to suicide prevention and champion the ongoing conversation of mental health in our society. Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

About the Role

The Corporate Communications Specialist role contributes to a busy team while staff members are on planned leave. Acting as Media and PR Manager, and Internal Communications manager for a month each, the role then continues to support the ongoing implementation of strategic communications programs for mental health month and a national conference.

Duties

• Proactively and reactively manage media opportunities and enquiries within the broad consumer media and PR landscape
• Write press releases and impactful content to engage key stakeholders in the progress of research and our portfolio work
• Support insightful messaging, impactful storytelling and content development to connect the BDI brand with audiences internally and externally
• Manage and deliver internal content that supports internal communications plans
• Support the Corporate Communications Manager and Thought Leadership Specialist in delivery of communications activities that support mental health month

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications with a degree in communications, journalism, or equivalent
• Previous experience across media, public relations, internal communications, events/and or corporate communications
• Solid understanding of media needs and relationships with experience in media liaison, including responding to enquiries, writing media releases, developing case studies and pitching stories
• The ability to interpret complex information into key messages and accurate and engaging content
• Experience working with or managing a PR agency (desirable)
• Experience working with academics, scientists, health sector, or similar (desirable)

EOO Statement

Black Dog Institute is steadfastly committed to achieving a progressive and diverse workforce that is reflective of our wider community. We celebrate the qualities, beliefs, and practices that make us unique, and are dedicated to the development and progression of our people. We ensure equality of opportunity for all, regardless of age, cultural background, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We look forward to having you join our team at Black Dog Institute.

Please apply via the link below with a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your interest in Black Dog Institute