Company For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope. We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With it comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do. Job Description About the role Shape the national conversation around mental health in education with Be You, a transformative initiative led by Beyond Blue in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and Headspace. We’re looking for a skilled communicator who can turn data and insights into compelling content, strengthen strategic messaging, and champion stakeholder engagement. This Melbourne-based role sits within Beyond Blue’s Strategy, Policy and Engagement Team, connecting you with passionate colleagues across the Be You Experience and Communications Teams. If you're passionate about purpose-driven work, thrive in a strategic and creative environment, and want to help people feel better earlier, get well, and stay well—this is your opportunity to make a difference! As the Communication Specialist, Be You, you will: Lead strategic communication activities across media, events and stakeholder engagement Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities by creating speeches, briefs, and presentations Bringing Be You’s impact to life through high-quality content and insightful messaging Develop and implement the stakeholder communications plan in line with Be You’s strategy Translate evidence into communication opportunities that elevate our brand and purpose Craft polished, on-brand content with clear, consistent messaging Provide expert communications support to leadership and respond to evolving priorities Desired Skills and Experience About you To be successful you will hold: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, plus continued professional development or equivalent experience Demonstrate experience in senior communications roles, developing and delivering strategic plans; sector experience in public health or education is a bonus Exceptional written and verbal abilities, strong attention to detail, and a knack for tailoring messages to diverse audiences High-level thinking with the ability to identify emerging trends, translate research, and align communications with organisational goals Skilled at managing complex stakeholder relationships and fostering collaboration across teams Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Benefits of Working with Us In return, at Beyond Blue, we offer a: A well-connected location that supports your active lifestyle: Based centrally in Naarm (Melbourne CBD), with modern office facilities and end-of-trip amenities so you can walk, jog, or ride to work with ease. Flexibility to suit your life: Remote and hybrid work arrangements, part-time and job-sharing options, plus purchased leave opportunities. Various benefits and leave entitlements: $15,900 salary sacrifice packaging, meal and entertainment benefits, and various leave options—including parental leave, family and domestic violence leave, gender affirmation leave, and community service leave. Inclusive and values-driven policies: Cultural, ceremonial, and discretionary leave, ensuring our team members can honour the days that matter most to them. Commitment to professional growth: Secondments and blended learning opportunities to support career development and continuous learning. If you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet every requirement, that’s okay— we would still encourage you to apply! When you apply, let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make during the interview process. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. As part of our WGEA and Innovate RAP commitments, Beyond Blue is committed to fostering and preserving a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We aim to grow and thrive as a diverse team with individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talents. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of stage in life, education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, ability, sexual orientation, opinions and beliefs. Culture & Values Our values are the unseen drivers of our behaviours and ultimately become the organisational culture. We're focused We're brave We rise Together How to apply To apply, a pplications should include a current CV with a cover letter that highlights how your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role and how you’d contribute to Beyond Blue’s culture . For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description on our careers page ( c andidates who are viewing from a job board such as SEEK or LinkedIn, please refer to our careers page on our website). Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required, a Working with Children Check. Applications close: Monday, 18 August 2025 12:00pm AEST. We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date.
