• $65,000.00 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15,900.00 + Meal & Entertainment expenses)
• Randwick Location - Hybrid work
• 5 Month Fixed Term Contract - 0.8 FTE
  

About the Institute

Located on the lands of the Bidiagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For the past 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research. Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

Benefits

• Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• We in the Innovate stage of our Reconcilation Action Plan (RAP), actively embedding reconciliation into our workplace culture.
• Pet friendly workplace
• Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
• Employee discounts and gym membership benefits

The Role

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and making a meaningful impact? Join a leading mental health research organisation working to improve lives through science, compassion, and action. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will play a key role in delivering communications and marketing initiatives. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team while building your skills across digital content, media relations, and project coordination.This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys a mix of writing, digital engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and moderate social media channels, supporting community engagement and paid campaigns
• Identify opportunities for storytelling and case studies from social communities
• Research and draft media releases, coordinating approvals and supporting media outreach
• Create, edit, and publish content for websites, including news stories and media updates
• Assist in managing media and general enquiries in a timely and professional way
• Maintain the content calendar and support aligned messaging across teams
• Contribute to major projects such as annual reports and white papers
• Support the development and distribution of newsletters
• Analyse and report on audience engagement and digital performance trends
• Provide general administrative support across communications projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualification in communications, marketing, or a related field
• Previous experience in communications, marketing, or digital content
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Experience managing or moderating social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X)
• Confidence using insights and data to improve content performance
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., WordPress)

Inclusion at BDI

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience where all candidates can fully participate in the process.

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally and racially diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from underrepresented backgrounds.

We recognise that not everyone has had equal access to opportunities, and valuable skills and perspectives can be gained through diverse life experiences.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply as your lived experience and insights are important to us.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility requirements or require information in an alternative format, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone 02 9382 4530.

Privacy

We respect your privacy and confidentiality. We only provide information to other staff where it is needed to arrange workplace adjustments.