Communications and Engagement Adviser - #chatsafe
- Support the growth and impact of #chatsafe through engaging content and digital campaigns.
- Lead the development of social media and communications campaigns for youth mental health.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create compelling content and drive community engagement.
About Orygen
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About the job
The Communications and Engagement Adviser will support to grow the reach and impact of #chatsafe through engaging content, digital campaigns and audience engagement. Working with the Suicide Prevention Research Unit, you’ll take our resources to young people locally and internationally, while keeping their voices at the heart of everything we do.
Reporting to the Media and Communications Manager, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of engaging 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 communications and other channels, using analytics and audience insights to maximise reach, engagement and impact.
- Collaborate with researchers, communications professionals, young people and external stakeholders to develop compelling content, maintain brand consistency and deliver strategic communication initiatives.
- Build and maintain partnerships across the suicide prevention, health and social media sectors, facilitating co-design opportunities and driving community engagement and advocacy.
- Coordinate events, reporting and administrative activities that support program delivery, stakeholder engagement and the successful achievement of #chatsafe objectives.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
- Demonstrated experience developing, publishing and managing engaging social media and digital content across multiple digital channels.
- Strong copywriting, editing and content creation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences and create compelling visual, video and social media content.
- Sound knowledge of social media platforms, scheduling tools, email marketing systems and analytics, with the ability to identify trends, monitor performance and optimise engagement.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including young people, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality communications outcomes.
- Highly organised and adaptable professional with excellent attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of mental health or other sensitive subject matter.
Benefits
- Salary between $100,000 - $110,000 base salary pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation access to $15,900 NFP salary packaging & meals allowance.
- Play a key role in innovative research, clinical services, and community engagement.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
- Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
- Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
- Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.
How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.
For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/ef5f2f92-2492-4f64-9aef-a3be31b1072b/Comms-Adviser-chatsafe-Position-Description-October-2026.pdf.aspx
This is a part to full time position (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) contracted for two years with the potential to extend.
Applications will close on 11th November 2026 (11AM), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
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