Strategic Communications & Engagement Leader

SANE Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working environment

Leading a high performing team

Job summary

SANE Australia is seeking a strategic, senior communications leader to set and deliver organisation-wide campaigns, shape the narrative, and protect SANE's reputation as a leading digital mental health organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, you will lead media relations, internal comms, and crisis communications, coach a high-performing team, and partner with the Executive team to advance SANE's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimumbachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience working in a strategic or senior communications, public affairs or advocacy role.
• Significant experience leading a high performing team, including mentoring and developing team members.
• A deep understanding of the Australian mental health system and the diverse needs of the Australian lived experience community.
• Exceptional spoken and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop SANE’s Communication Strategy to position SANE as a leading mental health organisation through clear messaging, high-quality content and strategic communications.
• Lead high-impact communications, media and public relations initiatives that support SANE’s strategic objectives.
• Develop effective organisational narratives that communicate SANE’s impact, expertise and strategic direction.
• Build and maintain relevant relationships across the media, mental health sector, community and industry.
• Provide leadership, coaching and day-to-day support to direct reports to build capability, wellbeing and performance.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

SANE Australia is seeking a strategic, senior communications leader to set and deliver organisation-wide campaigns, shape the narrative, and protect SANE's reputation as a leading digital mental health organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, you will lead media relations, internal comms, and crisis communications, coach a high-performing team, and partner with the Executive team to advance SANE's strategic goals.