About SANE:

SANE is Australia’s leading NGO for complex mental health. We are a medium-sized organisation (100 people with 60 volunteers) but we are driven, passionate and engaged. Our vision is an Australia where people affected by complex mental health issues live long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.

We provide unique mental health services to those most in need including counselling, peer support, groups, online forums and art programs. In addition, we educate, reduce stigma, advocate and drive system change.

About the role:

SANE StigmaWatch is a long-standing stigma reduction program funded by the Commonwealth Government and supported by Mindframe, aimed at reducing harmful or distressing media content. The StigmaWatch Program Lead manages the day-to-day operations, including project management, program administration, reporting, and maintaining relationships with key partners. This role also supports the Manager of Public Affairs and Advocacy in promoting stigma awareness and educating various sectors on the media's role in reducing stigma related to mental ill-health and suicide.

Duties:

• Ensure SANE's StigmaWatch program is respected and implemented by Australian media professionals reporting on mental ill-health and suicide, by promoting Mindframe guidelines and educating on best practices.
• Conduct daily media monitoring, respond to community reports, and provide feedback to media professionals for responsible reporting.
• Log and track issues and responses, manage program reporting requirements, and track the program's impact.
• Create and manage content for StigmaWatch's quarterly eDM and collaborate on social media content to raise program awareness.
• Support research by the Anne Deveson Research Centre and track monthly media coverage, assisting with reporting.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, especially with Mindframe, and work with SANE's teams to ensure accurate representation of lived experiences in media.
• Represent StigmaWatch at events and conferences, and ensure timely delivery of reports to government and partners.

What you will need to succeed in the role:

• A tertiary or post graduate qualification in mental health, communications, project management or other related field, with at least five years experience.
• Experience in the implementation and evaluation of large-scale community, communications or education programs or campaigns.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to develop and deliver processes to ensure programs are executed on brief and on time.
• Experience developing compelling stories and content.
• Basic understanding of the media environment.
• Understanding of mental health and the impact of stigma, with the attributes needed to manage sensitive information and stories.

What we offer:

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Employee assistance program
• Additional days pro-rata of paid Wellbeing Leave per year
• Opportunity to assist Australians affected by complex mental health issues
• Flexible working – hybrid ways of working with a minimum 2 days per week in the office for Full Time

Please note: all SANE Employees are required to complete safeguarding checks including a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Interested?

Applications will be reviewed as they come in so please click 'Apply Now' to submit a Cover Letter addressing the below:

• Why do you want to work for SANE?
• How do your skills and abilities align with the requirements for this position?

SANE is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on our diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, inclusive environment for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of complex mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages to apply for our roles.

Please reach out if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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