About the Organisation:

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. It exists to provide a clear, collective voice for suicide prevention to help save lives. Through collaboration and shared purpose, it works to build a stronger suicide prevention sector, a more aware and engaged community, and a more effective regulatory and funding environment. Suicide Prevention Australia engages with Member organisations, governments, businesses, researchers, practitioners and those with lived experience seeking to reduce the impact of suicide on the community.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, this position is responsible for supporting Suicide Prevention Australia’s strategic objectives through effective communication, sophisticated marketing strategies, and successful event and sponsorship initiatives. As brand custodian, the Director, Marketing and Communications will oversee events, sponsorship, digital channel management and audience engagement across multiple segments. The role will also drive member communications, including audience segmentation and journey mapping, and drive brand visibility and campaigns.

About You:

You are a talented senior marketing professional with a deep understanding of audience segmentation and the ability to tailor effective communication strategy that will resonate. You are a multi-tasker whose strong project management experience will support the breadth and depth of responsibilities in this role. Driven by the opportunity to influence sector and behavioural change in an important area of health, you possess extensive experience in stakeholder management, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and consistently perform at an elevated level. These competencies are crucial for driving success.

Key accountabilities:

With the support of a high performing team, you will:

• Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that align with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Conduct market research and analysis to understand target audiences and landscape.
• Manage the writing and development of all publications including the Annual Report, corporate profile, monthly e-newsletters and general marketing material.
• Monitor and analyse member feedback to refine communication efforts.
• Set audience reach targets, behaviour change outcomes and implement regular measurement processes.
• Oversee the development and management of the social media strategy.
• Drive brand strategy, guidelines and regular audits.
• Define and manage the organisation’s content strategy, calendar, creation, distribution and performance analysis.
• Plan events, secure sponsorships, manage logistics, and analyse performance for future improvements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment with organisational goals.

Benefits for You:

In addition to knowing you are using your skills and experience to influence change in a critical area of health and wellbeing, you will enjoy:

• A 35-hour work week in line with Suicide Prevention Australia’s commitment to work-life balance.
• Increase your take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment each year.
• Internet and phone bill subsidy (up to $600 p.a. each).
• A generous leave package including an additional three days gifted leave over Christmas, access to study leave, paid parental leave and military leave (eligibility criteria applies).
• Access to a suite of support services via the Employee Assistance Program including: 6 counselling sessions per year; consulting services across finance, social wellbeing; work performance, health and wellness; Health Coaching and a Nurse Hotline for medical support.
• Belonging to a supportive organisation that truly walks the talk.

Apply today – applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For specific questions or to request the job description and salary package information, contact: Rochelle Nolan at [email protected] using the subject line: Director - Marketing and Communications - Suicide Prevention Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs / 02 9093 4917.

Suicide Prevention Australia has engaged Beaumont People to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status.

Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.