Communications Manager (6 Months Mat Leave)

About Suicide Prevention Australia

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. Members are at the heart of everything we do. We collaborate with our members, organisations, governments, businesses, researchers, practitioners, and those with lived experience to reduce suicide rates in Australia. We support our members to drive collaboration, advocate for improved policies, and educate the public on suicide prevention.

Why Join Us?

We prioritise flexibility in terms of your work hours, and your work style. Our team comprises genuinely kind individuals who share a common mission and are committed to the success of every team member.

Here are some compelling reasons to consider working with us:

• We have a meaningful impact on the community and the lives of our members, as well as those supported by our members.
• Take advantage of tax-free Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging.
• Our full-time employees work 35 hours per week, which can be broken down into 7 hours per day.
• We follow a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office and Fridays designated as work-from-home days.
• Paid Parental Leave

The Role

As the Communication Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of our communications strategy, driving engagement with our members, and reinforcing our value proposition. You’ll lead campaigns, manage diverse projects, and deliver high-quality content tailored to a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, and the broader community.

This role is a 6-month Mat Leave cover with possible extension.

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategy and campaign management:

• Use customer segmentation to tailor and target communications effectively to different audience groups, ensuring the right messages reach the right people.
• Collaborate with the Membership Team to drive engagement and retention strategies and support key campaigns like World Suicide Prevention Day.
• Develop and implement a segmented membership communications strategy that targets distinct audiences with relevant messaging and resources.

Member engagement:

• Create and manage content for monthly member briefs, alerts, and other communications, ensuring engagement with the right segments of the SPA membership.
• Relationship management with members by amplifying member activities and resources.

Social media and event marketing:

• Lead SPA’s social media strategy, ensuring posts are tailored to reach the right audience segments and monitoring engagement metrics.
• Utilise email marketing, social media, and digital tools to promote events and increase registrations, while continuously refining messaging to match audience preferences.

Website and internal communications:

• Manage the SPA website, ensuring it serves as a key resource for members and the public, with content designed to meet the needs of different audience groups.
• Implement internal communication strategies to keep staff informed, ensuring that messaging is relevant to internal stakeholders’ needs

About You

You are an experienced communicator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You possess excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your creativity and strategic thinking will help elevate the impact of Suicide Prevention Australia’s communications and member engagement efforts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to create content for various audiences.
• Experience managing social media platforms, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Exceptional project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications to Tia Cayford, tiac@suicidepreventionaust.org

At Suicide Prevention Australia, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. Join us in creating a more inclusive workplace.