Communications Senior Adviser

For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope.

We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With it comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

About the role

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for mental health and community impact?

Beyond Blue is seeking a seasoned Communications Senior Adviser to lead external communications and media engagement that supports our 2023+ Strategy : Earlier, Easier, Together. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape compelling narratives, build strong media relationships, and deliver communications that help Australians feel better earlier, get well, and stay well.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, manage a diverse portfolio of initiatives, and contribute to thought leadership across the organisation. If you bring significant experience in communications, a strategic mindset, and a talent for storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

As the Communications Senior Adviser, you will :

• Develop and deliver the communications component of the organisation-wide Engagement Strategy aligned with Beyond Blue’s 2023+ goals.
• Lead the creation and execution of annual media and communications plans, including a calendar of external events and initiatives.
• Act as the communications lead for a portfolio of business units, providing strategic counsel and implementation support.
• Monitor emerging trends and news, distilling insights to inform organisational strategy and strengthen communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, content creators, and key stakeholders to amplify Beyond Blue’s messaging.
• Develop compelling stories and cross-media ideas to promote Beyond Blue’s work across various channels.
• Collaborate with the Speakers team to prepare case studies and media interview materials.
• Write, edit, and proofread key external communications, ensuring consistency, quality, and strategic alignment.
• Provide communications advice and materials for Board reports, presentations, briefs, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Track and report on the growth and effectiveness of communications outputs to demonstrate impact and inform future strategy.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

To be successful you will hold a :

Benefits of Working with Us

In return, at Beyond Blue, we offer a :

As part of our WGEA and Innovate RAP commitments, Beyond Blue is committed to fostering and preserving a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We aim to grow and thrive as a diverse team with individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talents.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of stage in life, education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, ability, sexual orientation, opinions and beliefs.

Culture & Values

Our values are the unseen drivers of our behaviours and ultimately become the organisational culture.

How to apply

To apply, a pplications should include a current CV with a cover letter that highlights how your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role and how you’d contribute to Beyond Blue’s culture .

For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description on our careers page ( c andidates who are viewing from a job board such as SEEK or LinkedIn, please refer to our careers page on our website).

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

We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date.

Keywords : Strategic Communications, Media Relations, External Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Public Relations, Communications Strategy, Mental Health Advocacy, Content Development, Editorial Oversight, Communications Planning, Community Engagement, Cross-Channel Campaigns, Journalism, Brand Messaging.

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