Beyond Blue’s vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Our role is to work with the community to improve mental health and make it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well. Earlier, Easier, Together.

Beyond Blue’s values are Collaboration, Respect, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity.

the role

Be You is the national mental health education initiative, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and delivered by Beyond Blue in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and Headspace.

The Communications Adviser positions (x2) are part of the newly created Communications stream within the Strategy, Policy, and Advisory team in Be You.

The role will support the Communications Team lead to develop Be You’s Strategic Communications Plan and will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of this plan in close collaboration with Be You’s Experience Team and Beyond Blue’s Communication team. This includes supporting the development of Be You’s narrative and key messages. The role will support the Be You Experience team to develop key communication assets and collateral and delivery through appropriate channels.The role will support the Team Lead with planning and delivery of proactive media opportunities in collaboration with the Beyond Blue Communications Team.

The appointee will be tertiary qualified in journalism, communications, media, or a similar field. They will have a strong understanding of all areas of media and communications, a strategic mindset, strong stakeholder and relationship management experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience planning, coordinating, writing, and editing content for various channels is desirable.

The position works to deliver all five Beyond 2023+ Strategy goals: Understanding, Supporting, Connecting, Leading and Integrity through strong communications strategies that help us improve mental health and make it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well.

This is a terrific opportunity to work within an organisation that is part of shaping the future outcomes for the community. Beyond Blue is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone as we look to find the right mix of talent, skills and potential. 

To apply

Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you consider yourself a cultural addition to Beyond Blue and how your skills and experience would be attributed to the position.

For detailed information about this position, including the closing date, please refer to the attached position description.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required a Working with Children Check.

NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.