The Stakeholder Engagement Officer is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a Member and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy including the recruitment and retention of new members, and the identification of other strategic opportunities. Working closely with the CEO, the Stakeholder Engagement Officer will lead advocacy campaigns in line with the MHCT Strategic Plan and build on government, member, and sector relations.

Duties include:

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of a Member and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Work with the MHCT team in the identification of MHCT member priorities in the development of advocacy campaigns
• Develop and review member, stakeholder, and government communications in line with the MHCT Communications Strategy
• Guide the development of final copy, including proof reading and editing
• Identify and respond to strategic opportunities in collaboration with the CEO
• Contribute to the design and delivery of member and stakeholder events
• Ensure the CEO is regularly and appropriately updated on all media, government, and stakeholder activities
• Work collaboratively with the CEO, management team and MHCT staff

The position requires a professional with a qualification and/or demonstrated experience in marketing, public relations and/or advocacy. Excellent written skills including writing content and editing together with demonstrated experience in relationship management, developing business opportunities and government liaison.

Please address the Selection Criteria to be considered for interview:

Essential criteria:

• Qualification and/or demonstrated experience in marketing, public relations and/or advocacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including writing content and editing
• Demonstrated experience in relationship management and developing business opportunities
• Experience in developing and/or implementing a member or stakeholder engagement strategy
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously and as part of a small team
• Experience supporting staff to achieve workplan goals
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with intermediate computer literacy
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining positive working relationships

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with a Peak Body or member based organisation
• Experience in executing short term marketing and/or advocacy campaigns
• Experience working in, or have a good understanding of the Tasmanian mental health system
• Current drivers licence