Chief Strategy Officer

Future Leadership Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to lead the organisation’s strategic direction, public voice and community impact across Australia. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and sits on the Executive Team, guiding advocacy, policy, external affairs and strategic communications.

The CSO will align mental health expertise with lived experience to influence public policy, drive system reform and strengthen Beyond Blue’s position as a trusted advocate for mental health and

Responsibilities

• Shape strategy, advocacy and system reform across mental health
• Lead evidence, policy, communications and stakeholder influence
• Champion community voice, lived experience, equity and inclusion

Job description

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Chief Strategy Officer

Beyond Blue

Victoria

Melbourne

Close Date: October 25, 2026 23:59 AEDT REF: BYBcso1026

• Shape strategy, advocacy and system reform across mental health
• Lead evidence, policy, communications and stakeholder influence
• Champion community voice, lived experience, equity and inclusion

The Position

Beyond Blue is seeking an accomplished and influential executive to serve as its next Chief Strategy Officer and help shape the organisation’s strategic direction, public voice and community impact across Australia.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Strategy Officer will lead Beyond Blue’s advocacy role and provide enterprise leadership across strategy, policy, government relations, external affairs, strategic communications, evidence and impact, diversity and inclusion, and lived and living experience.

The role will bring together mental health expertise, community voice, contemporary evidence and expert advice to shape organisational priorities, influence public policy and system reform, and continue strengthening Beyond Blue’s position as a trusted and influential advocate for mental health and wellbeing.

The Organisation

Beyond Blue is one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted mental health organisations. As the national depression and anxiety initiative, it works at an individual, community and systems level. Guided by its Strategy 2023+ – Earlier, Easier, Together, Beyond Blue focuses on earlier intervention and prevention, supporting people to feel better sooner, get well and stay well. Its work is underpinned by evidence and lived and living experience, with a strong commitment to community centricity, cultural safety and responsible stewardship.