The Role

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and making a meaningful impact? Join a leading mental health research organisation working to improve lives through science, compassion, and action.  Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will play a key role in delivering communications and marketing initiatives. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team while building your skills across digital content, media relations, and project coordination.This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys a mix of writing, digital engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and moderate social media channels, supporting community engagement and paid campaigns
• Identify opportunities for storytelling and case studies from social communities
• Research and draft media releases, coordinating approvals and supporting media outreach
• Create, edit, and publish content for websites, including news stories and media updates
• Assist in managing media and general enquiries in a timely and professional way
• Maintain the content calendar and support aligned messaging across teams
• Contribute to major projects such as annual reports and white papers
• Support the development and distribution of newsletters
• Analyse and report on audience engagement and digital performance trends
• Provide general administrative support across communications projects

Skills & Experience Required 

• Qualification in communications, marketing, or a related field
• Previous experience in communications, marketing, or digital content
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Experience managing or moderating social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X)
• Confidence using insights and data to improve content performance
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., WordPress)

Inclusion at BDI  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience where all candidates can fully participate in the process.

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally and racially diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from underrepresented backgrounds.

We recognise that not everyone has had equal access to opportunities, and valuable skills and perspectives can be gained through diverse life experiences.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply as your lived experience and insights are important to us.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility requirements or require information in an alternative format, please email workplaceadjustments@blackdog.org.au or phone 02 9382 4530 

Privacy

We respect your privacy and confidentiality. We only provide information to other staff where it is needed to arrange workplace adjustments.

How to Apply 

To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the link to our careers site on ELMO to submit your resume and cover letter. Please note that we do not ask candidates to share their identification until after attending an interview. 

Commencement of employment with the Institute is subject to the completion of relevant pre-employment checks, include reference checks, a National Criminal History Check, and other role-specific requirements.

These checks are conducted in line with the Institute’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all employees, and check outcomes are reviewed and applied fairly and in accordance with the inherent requirements of the role