Beyond Blue’s vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Our mission is to work with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide. We aim to achieve this by:

• Promoting mental health and wellbeing
• Being a trusted source of information, advice and support
• Working together to prevent suicide.

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

It is important to Beyond Blue that the work we do is guided by the knowledge, experiences and expertise of the Australian community. Members of our Blue Voices community interact with us across a range of activities that help shape our work. By engaging with Blue Voices, Beyond Blue can make sure our services, policies and programs are safe and effective for the community.

The Role

The Community Engagement Coordinator (Blue Voices) provides coordination and administrative support across Beyond Blue’s Community Engagement team with a primary focus on Blue Voices.

This role reports directly to the Blue Voices Manager, and the Community Engagement team encompasses Blue Voices, Speakers & Ambassadors, Events & Volunteers.

The appointee will have a minimum of two years’ experience in an admin/coordinator role. Your solid understanding and competence in using website content management systems, databases and other online technologies will underpin your high attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills and your ability to adjust to a range of audiences. The role will require availability for some local and interstate travel including weekends to events during peak periods.

This is a terrific opportunity to work within an organisation that is in a growth phase and be 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are encouraged to view the Beyond Blue Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2020-2022.

To apply

Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you would consider yourself to be a cultural addition to Beyond Blue and how your skills and experience would be attributes to the position. For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description on our careers page by clicking "Apply Now".

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

NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.