Are you an experienced communications professional committed to promoting strategies that improve the social and economic inclusion of people affected by mental illness? Are you attracted to working in an environment of innovation and development? Are you seeking a challenge?

WISE Employment – a leading national employment support organisation committed to improving the employment outcomes for people with mental health conditions – is looking for an advocacy networking and development manager for its WISE IDEA (Innovation Development Evaluation Application) program. WISE IDEA researches, develops, pilots, and evaluates new approaches to assisting people living with mental health conditions to get and keep a job.

This part-time (0.5 FTE), 24-month position is an exciting opportunity to increase the Government’s and community mental health and employment sector’s awareness of the evidence-based vocational rehabilitation and employment support programs developed for this group. The position includes updating website content, developing case studies and newsletters, identifying advocacy and networking opportunities as well as promoting WISE IDEA products and services to a range of customers.

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with relevant skills and experience.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package including base salary, superannuation, not-for-profit salary packaging, company laptop & iPhone
• Join a growing organisation that genuinely cares for its people, our customers and the community at large
• Reward and recognition initiatives and ongoing learning and development (inc. full training upon start)
• Access to a diverse range of employee benefits, including an annual Diversity Day, the ability to purchase additional annual leave and various healthy lifestyle initiatives
• Access to exclusive benefits and discounts from leading retailers
• Work for an organisation recognised by Diversity Council Australia as "Top 30 Most Inclusive Employer 2022/2023"

About You

• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed planning, coordination, time management skills and attention to detail.
• Outcome focussed with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively and promote programs through a range of channels.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key partners and networks.
• Ability to be responsive and proactive with networking and social media.
• Ability to operate in an environment of innovation with an element of trial and error.
• Computer literate and an ability to work towards KPIs.
• You will thrive on our key attributes of Customer Centricity, Curiosity, Resilience, Adaptability, Creativity and a Growth Mindset.
• Tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Full Australian working rights, ability to satisfy national police check and Working with Children Check requirements and Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme clearance.

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of the mental health, disability employment and NDIS frameworks and associated complexities.
• High level of skill in Adobe Creative Cloud or similar.
• Experience and demonstrated skills working in the areas of mental health and employment.
• Knowledge of other Commonwealth, State and local government programs and initiatives, including other mental health programs as well as networks in community-based support.
• Australian Drivers' licence (desirable but not required).

About WISE

Celebrating 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training and support to the disadvantaged members of our community, the long-term unemployed and people with disability. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates two highly successful socially inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.

Please visit our careers page www.wiseemployment.com.au/careers-at-wise to find out more about WISE.

How To Apply

Click "Apply Now". Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the above-specified requirements, along with your preferred location(s).

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Networking and Development Manager, WISE IDEA - North Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Here at WISE Employment, we actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates.