Passionate about storytelling and brand building? Join Fortem Australia, the nation's leading support organisation for first responders, and coordinate our brand, communications and marketing efforts!

About Us:

Established in 2019, Fortem Australia is the nation’s leading support organisation dedicated to enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families. Our mission is to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of those who protect and care for our communities is prioritised and supported. We provide a rich ecosystem of services, including psychology and counselling, career management, and social connection activities, all designed to foster resilience and support those who serve.

Our Vision:

We strive for a future where every first responder and their family achieves their best possible mental health, receiving the support they need throughout their service and beyond.

The Opportunity:

The Communications & Marketing Lead will help drive Fortem Australia's success by coordinating brand, communications, and marketing elements, and sharing Fortem's stories with targeted audiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external communications, graphic and document design, brand messaging consistency, social media platforms and online presence, website management, media activities, media releases, community fundraising campaigns, gathering impactful stories, and writing reports highlighting Fortem's positive contributions to foster community support.

Knowledge and Skills Sought:

• Intermediate or above level of competency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Intermediate or above level of competency with Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate or above level of competency with social media platforms.
• Intermediate or above level of competency with WordPress website management.
• Excellent attention to detail and administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

At Fortem, we take a whole-person and whole-community approach to wellbeing, which applies to our staff just as much as it does to our participants. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Leave, including Wellbeing, Study, and Birthday Leave
• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• End-of-Year Gifted Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Proven Impact:

Since our establishment, we have engaged over 144,000 first responders and their families, provided 7,847 clinical sessions, and supported 1,561 individuals through career management services. Your contributions will help us build on this foundation and expand our impact across Australia.

Fortem Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

A position description is attached.