Engagement and Communications Officer

TeamHEALTH is a for-purpose community mental health organisation that has been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 35 years. TeamHEALTH seeks to create community capacity for good mental health so that all people may lead a full and valued life. Success in achieving our purpose requires consolidation of existing work, the use of evidence-based approaches and an adaptable skilled organisation.

The Engagement, and Communications Officer will play a key role in the development of TeamHEALTH’s Engagement and Communications Strategy and implementation of the associated Engagement and Communications plan. In collaboration with the Executive Manager, the Engagement Communications Officer will be responsible for strategic internal and external engagement and communications, marketing, media and social media, community awareness, and brand management.

The Engagement and Communications Officer will have considerable knowledge and experience in stakeholder and market analysis, the development of engagement and communications strategies and associated tactical plans, along with implementation of the tactics identified in those plans. These may include but are not limited to marketing, media, social media, events, product development, community awareness initiatives and government advocacy.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need;

1. Appropriate qualifications in Marketing, Communications, media, or related discipline, and/ or equivalent demonstrated experience in a related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including community members, community services and government departments.
3. Demonstrated experience in developing successful engagement and communication strategies.
4. Demonstrated communication skills, including written and verbal, and demonstrated computer knowledge.
5. Work effectively with persons of Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
6. Action orientated, flexible and innovative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively.

Applications for this position will be assessed on a rolling basis, so speed of application is key!

It is a requirement for this position that candidates have or are willing to obtain National Police Certificate that was issued less than two years ago, a current Driver’s Licence, a current Ochre Card and NDIS Worker Screening and Orientation Module Certificate.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assistance with short-term accommodation in Katherine a possibility.

Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. The full position description can be found on the TeamHEALTH website for the position description. https://www.teamhealth.asn.au/careers. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

If you would like further information, please contact - hr@teamhealth.asn.au

Applications close 6 August 2025.