Communications and Engagement Adviser - #chatsafe

About the role

Orygen, Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, is hiring a Communications and Engagement Adviser for its #chatsafe project, which works with the Suicide Prevention Research Unit to reach young people locally and internationally. The role reports to the Media and Communications Manager and focuses on growing the reach and impact of #chatsafe through engaging content, digital campaigns and audience engagement. It is a part-time to full-time position (0.8-1.0 FTE, 4-5 days per week) on a 2-year contract, based in Parkville near public transport with onsite paid parking.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver social media, digital marketing and communications campaigns that grow the #chatsafe brand and support safe online communication for young people.
• Create, manage and optimise content across social media, websites, email and other channels, using analytics and audience insights.
• Collaborate with researchers, communications professionals, young people and external stakeholders to build content, keep the brand consistent and deliver strategic communication initiatives.
• Build partnerships across the suicide prevention, health and social media sectors, including co-design opportunities, and drive community engagement and advocacy.
• Coordinate events, reporting and administrative activities supporting program delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience developing, publishing and managing social media and digital content across multiple channels.
• Strong copywriting, editing and content creation skills, able to tailor messaging for diverse audiences and create visual, video and social content.
• Proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including young people, and to collaborate across teams.
• Highly organised, adaptable, with attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of mental health or other sensitive subjects.

Required skills

• Social media platforms and scheduling tools
• Email marketing systems
• Analytics and performance monitoring

What we offer

• Base salary of $100,000-$110,000 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation.
• Access to $15,900 NFP salary packaging and a meals allowance.
• Hybrid work model combining remote work with on-site collaboration.

The position closes on 11 November 2026 unless a suitable candidate is found earlier. Applicants must hold a valid working with children check and a successful police check.