Organisation : Mental Health Australia
Location : Canberra (Canberra; remote work from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be considered)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Engagement, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Competitive Full Time Equivalent base salary of $123,869, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options Inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment
Application closing date : 26 Sep, 2025
About the organisation
For over 25 years Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform, and we continue to drive policy changes and proactively put mental health on the agenda.
We have over 150 members, including service providers, professional bodies, organisations representing people with mental health challenges, family, carers and kin, researchers and state and territory mental health peak bodies.
As the national peak body for the mental health sector, we unite our members to present a cohesive voice to government and provide practical solutions to influence
decision-making and policy outcomes. Ultimately, our advocacy drives improvements in the mental health system to deliver better mental health outcomes for the Australian community.
About the role
- Excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected, national not-for-profit peak organisation for the mental health sector
- Permanent full-time role
- Competitive Full Time Equivalent base salary of $123,869, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options
- Inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment
- Office based in Canberra; remote work from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be considered
The role
The Senior Communications Manager plays a central and leading role across Mental Health Australia’s communications platforms, both internal and external, to reach government, member organisations, the broader mental health sector, other stakeholders and the general Australian community, on key organisational and advocacy priorities.
For full details please see the position description.
This is a unique opportunity to become involved with a national peak body that unites the voices of the mental health sector and advocates for policies that improve mental health.
What’s on offer
Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with excellent remuneration, Full Time Equivalent base salary of $123,869, 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.
For further information please contact Emma Greeney Director Policy & Advocacy, via email emma.greeney@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Communications Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services
