Organisation : Mental Health Australia via Big Splash
Location : Canberra
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $95,000 to $100,000 (FTE),
Application closing date : 3 Feb, 2021
About the organisation
Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector and is committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
Mental Health Australia aims to promote mentally healthy communities, educate Australians on mental health issues, influence mental health reform so that government policies address all contemporary mental health issues, conduct research on mental health issues, and carry out regular consultation to represent the best interests of members, stakeholders and the Australian community. These endeavours in education and policy reform are matched by our commitment to researching more innovative approaches to the provision of mental health care. In addition, Mental Health Australia continues to focus on the human rights of people with a mental illness and their carers.
About the role
- Excellent opportunity to work with a national organisation
- Use your leadership, communication and strategic skills to cultivate and nurture relationships
- Full-time position to June 2022
- Competitive salary range of $95,000 to $100,000 (FTE), plus super, plus charity salary packaging options
- Supportive, family-friendly work environment
Reporting to the Director, External Relations, this full-time position is responsible for engaging with Mental Health Australia’s membership and other stakeholders, ensuring that stakeholder views are reflected in Mental
Health Australia’s advocacy, and identifying opportunities and risks associated with Mental Health Australia’s internal, sector-specific and public communications. In addition, this position manages Mental Health Australia’s CRM database and specific projects as required by the Director of External Relations.
We are seeking a person with:
- Exceptional relationship management experience
- Experience in implementing a range of activities to cultivate and build relationships with members and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and ability to work within an advocacy and community development framework
- Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and/or at least 5 years’ related experience
- Demonstrated interpersonal, facilitation and negotiating skills, including the ability to effectively consult and liaise with people of diverse backgrounds in the community
- Experience representing or advocating on behalf of stakeholders or members
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining all office/electronic files and CRM systems associated with membership and stakeholder relations
This is a unique opportunity to become involved with an organisation that is dedicated to driving better mental health for all Australians.
Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with excellent remuneration circa $95,000 – $100,000, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options.
We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Strategic Partnerships Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health
