CareerPlan

Head of Marketing and Communications

New South WalesFull-time$150k–$165k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid

Core

Lead the brand, voice, and impact of Australia's leading mental health research institute by developing and executing integrated marketing, communications, and brand strategies.

Role type

Senior leadership marketing and communications head

Builds

Integrated marketing, brand, and communications strategies supporting awareness, engagement, fundraising, and research impact

Domain

Mental health research and non-profit

Required skills

Strategic leadership, brand management, media relations, content strategy, team leadership, budget management, stakeholder engagement, audience insights, crisis communications

Preferred skills

Health/mental health sector experience, trauma-informed communication, policy environment familiarity

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the Institute's brand, marketing, and communications strategy; Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on reputation and stakeholder engagement; Lead media relations and public profile initiatives; Lead organisation-wide content strategy and editorial planning; Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing marketing and communications team; Manage budgets, resources, and external agency partnerships