Communication Officer, Suicide Prevention Australia

About the Role

Suicide Prevention Australia are seeking a Communications Officer to shape and deliver impactful communications that engage their members and the broader community.

In this role, you'll lead the implementation of their communications strategy, manage campaigns and digital platforms, and craft high-quality content that amplifies their message.

You'll work collaboratively across the organisation, supporting key initiatives such as the annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, as well as ongoing advocacy, fundraising, and engagement campaigns.

This is a dynamic and hands-on role, ideal for a creative communicator who thrives on strategy, content creation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel communications and marketing strategies.
• Create compelling content tailored to diverse audiences, from members to the wider public.
• Lead social media strategy and content planning to grow engagement across channels.
• Manage the SPA website, ensuring it is engaging, accessible, and relevant.
• Deliver eDMs and digital campaigns including monthly member briefs, event alerts, and invitations.
• Support major events and campaigns, including our annual National Conference.
• Collaborate across teams to amplify the work of our members and reinforce SPA's value proposition.
• Manage internal communications to strengthen workplace culture.

About You

You're a skilled communicator who brings both creativity and strategy to the table. With strong project management skills, you're comfortable juggling multiple priorities, collaborating across teams, and bringing fresh ideas to elevate communications.

Your background might include not-for-profit, health, advocacy, or member-based organisations, but above all, you're passionate about using communications to drive positive impact.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years' experience in communications, marketing, or related roles
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across multiple channels
• Proven experience developing and delivering communications strategies
• Proficiency with social media platforms, websites, and digital marketing tools
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment

Desirable skills:

• Experience briefing and managing external agencies
• Video production or editing skills

Why Join Suicide Prevention Australia?

We value collaboration, kindness, and flexibility. You'll be joining a genuinely supportive and passionate team united by a powerful mission.

• Meaningful work that creates real impact across Australia
• Hybrid working
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment allowance
• A culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and belonging

How to Apply

If you're ready to use your skills to make a meaningful difference, Apply today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People:

Applications will be reviewed as they're received.

Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.