Media & Communications Specialist

Permanent Part-time position (0.8) - offering work-life balance and flexibility
- Purpose driven Not-For-Profit, salary packaging available
- Inspiring and rewarding role - based in the Adelaide CBD

**About Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation**

Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to tackling mental health head on. As Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation their mission is to support groundbreaking research that will help to transform the lives of those affected by mental health issues.

Collaborative, Curious, Purpose Driven, and Accountable and Transparent are the values that drive the work of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation. If you’re an experienced Media & Communications Specialist or someone who is looking to further your skills in Media & Communications and identifies with these values, we want to hear from you.

**What you will be doing and will be responsible for**:
Based in the Adelaide office and reporting to the Head of Development, the Media and Communications Specialist will be responsible for internal and external communications across the organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the development of the annual media and communications strategy.
- Identify, build and embed relationships with communication leads across the national mental health arena.
- Develop and implement communications plans in conjunction with team members to support organisational objectives.
- Work collaboratively with the graphic designer, other team members and external suppliers to manage communication printing and distribution.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the mental health arena to maintain relationships and gain necessary reviews and approvals in line with media protocols.
- Monitor issues in the media and look for opportunities to capitalise on media coverage.
- Engage and influence audiences through effective public relations activities.
- Prepare internal communiques, articles, posts and other communications which can be published and distributed using existing and new communication tools.

**What you’ll demonstrate to be successful**:

- 3 year’s prior experience in similar role
- Passionate about the company vision and values and genuine desire to improve the health of our community
- High level writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to approach conversations persuasively with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in researching, analysing and coordinating information and data and preparing highly quality communication
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude and caring disposition with the ability to display kindness and empathy in all dealings
- Upbeat, friendly, courteous and respectful phone manner as well as comforting personal demeanour.
- Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills
- Highly competent in the use of MS Suite Office Applications and Outlook
- Advanced time management skills and ability to work under pressure and multi-task, with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible and readily accommodate change.

Preferred
- A tertiary qualification in media, journalism, public relations, communications or significant experience in these areas.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector in a fundraising environment.
- Exposure to fundraising courses/conferences/training or events.

**What can the Company offer?**
- A rewarding career supporting ground-breaking research
- Salary Packaging
- A supportive and fun team environment
- Access to continuous learning and professional development

To find out more about Breakthrough please visit their website:
**Sound like you?