• Leading Mental Health Educational Provider

• Full-time permanent position

• Hybrid work - Melbourne CBD

Who we are

Mental Health First Aid® International (MHFAI) is a global health promotion charity dedicated to the provision of evidence-based education programs that increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and help people develop the skills they need to encourage people to seek professional help.

We support a global movement across 30 countries of organisations dedicated to prevention and early intervention to reduce the impact of psychological distress and mental health problems in families, communities, educational settings, and workplaces.

We are grounded in high-quality research and evaluation and value lived experience.

We are purpose driven and focussed on impact.

We are committed to health equity and to supporting priority need populations.

We exist to change and save lives every day.

About the role

In this new established position, we are seeking a Communications Specialist to craft compelling content that will raise our profile, increase awareness of our programs, and support the strategic priorities of Mental Health First Aid. This role will support the development and delivery of MHFAI’s communications strategies by delivering on content creation, media outreach, campaigns, and event coordination. This role will be suited to a talented communications specialist with a flair for storytelling, fostering engagement, and creating impactful brand messages.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Working closely with the Communications Manager, support the development and execution of the MHFAI communications plan.

• Creating engaging, high-quality content tailored for various audiences, formats and platforms.

• Coordinating media engagement efforts, drafting press releases, monitoring media coverage, and reporting on media activities to maximise exposure and impact.

• Coordinating the preparation of profile-building organisational content, including annual reports, opinion pieces, thought leadership articles and briefing documents.

• Developing messaging and materials for internal stakeholders, key partners, industry bodies, and advocacy groups to enhance partnerships and collaborations.

• Develop speaking notes, presentation materials, event communications to ensure effective delivery of MHFAI’s messaging.

About you

You will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement

• Successfully developed and implemented communications plans

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

• A team player with proven experience working in fast paced, goals focused environment

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, evaluate, and optimise media, content and campaign performance

• Commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and socially responsible and ethical communications practices.

Culture and Benefits

At MHFAI we embrace our differences as we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including people with lived and living experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ethnicities, faith, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Our benefits include:

• Hybrid working

• Salary Packaging  

• Employee discounts at popular retailers 

• Flexible working conditions 

• Ongoing opportunities for Professional Development 

• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support  

• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.

Next steps

Click Apply Now below to submit your application.

A copy of the position description can be found at mhfa.com.au/work-with-mhfa-australia. 

To discuss the role, contact Nicole Richardson, Communications Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.