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.

Be You is the national mental health in 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 Policy and Advocacy Adviser role sits with within the Strategy and Policy stream of the broader Be You Strategy, Engagement and Insights (SEI) team. The role also provides an advisory role into the Advocacy and Equity Team in the Strategy, Policy and Advice Unit.

The Policy and Advocacy Adviser role is responsible for the development and implementation of policy and advocacy activities that support Be You to deliver its strategic priorities and drive positive system reform in the mental health in education sector. The role also contributes to the delivery of the Beyond Blue advocacy priority of supporting children (0-12 years) to thrive.

This role will support the delivery of Beyond Blue’s “Integrity” and “Leading” goals of Strategy 2023+ by contributing to the community’s recognition of Beyond Blue leading and influencing positive system and social change and championing safe, affirming and inclusive practices.

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 background 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 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.

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.