About Mental Health First Aid Australia:

Mental Health First Aid(R) (MHFA(R)) is a national not-for-profit organisation focused on mental health training and research. Our core work is to develop MHFA courses, and train Instructors to deliver these courses to their communities or workplaces. Our courses are delivered across Australia and internationally

About the role:

MHFA are seeking an experienced Community Engagement Manager with a positive “can do “attitude to join our growing team on a full time 12 month contract. The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the creation, planning and implementation of community engagement activities that deliver on the organisation’s strategic objectives across Mental Health First Aid’s core programs and priority population groups and community settings.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building an organisational profile and leading a successful team.. They will enjoy developing rapport and collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders across MHFA, including but not limited to staff, partners, suppliers and instructors.

Key Attributes:

• Identify, lead, and develop an agreed number of mutually beneficial community engagement partnerships and stakeholder relationships that reflect MHFA’s Program Partnership Principles.
• Strengthen and foster existing working relationships with key stakeholders across government, community organisations and groups
• Proactively drive the org’s advocacy campaigns, foster relationships, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop and oversee the implementation of an annual Community Engagement Program of work that aligns with Mental Health First Aid’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan.
• Identify, build, and invest in strategic links and dialogue with relevant agencies, community groups and networks that can support and contribute to MHFA’s community engagement objectives.
• Oversee and support the creation of engaging content that celebrates and promotes implementation Mental Health First Aid within the community setting, including case studies, interviews, and media opportunities.
• Represent Mental Health First Aid in public speaking events and forums related to the Community Engagement Program.
• Accountability for the Community Engagement Program budget and monthly reporting against budget and agreed priorities.
• Together with the School and University Engagement Manager, lead and support the Community and School and University Coordinator Role.
• Liaise regularly with the Mental Health First Aid Senior Management Team regarding the development and implementation of community engagement initiatives.
• With the support of the Marketing Team, coordinate MHFA Exhibits and attend events.
• Other duties as directed by the CEO.

About the successful candidate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in Business Development, Stakeholder Relationships, Partner Management or Project Management experience within a health services or not-for profit environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver high quality tailored business proposals and presentations for different audiences and markets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify relevant grant funding opportunities and to develop high quality submissions for funding to support MHFA’s community engagement project initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills and experience managing, securing, and retaining diverse high value organisational relationships that achieve and further community engagement objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the varying needs and interests of diverse population groups and organisations to create sustainable and effective relationships which yield results.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.
• High level of computer literacy (Web, social media, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Databases, Gmail, Mac OS X).

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive remuneration package, offered as a full-time ongoing position. In addition, salary packaging is available along with flexible working arrangements.

If you have exceptional skills in the above areas and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, click Apply Now. For any enquiries contact Nicole Pinder, Director Communications & Engagement on 0409 920 391.

A National Police check is required to be obtained upon appointment to role.