Communications and Engagement Officer

3 days ago

Lilyfield New South Wales Australia MHCC Full time $76,000 - $79,000 per year

About Mental Health Coordinating Council

Mental Health Coordinating Council is the peak body for mental health community-based organisations across New South Wales. We work to support better outcomes for people living with mental health challenges.

About the Role

Mental Health Coordinating Council has an exciting opportunity for a committed Communications and Engagement Officer looking to make a positive difference.

The Communications and Engagement Officer is responsible for planning and delivering events, including logistics and publicity. The role includes producing high-quality content to market and enhance events and educational training across a range of channels: email, web, social and print.

This role works in partnership with the Communications and Content Officer and other key stakeholders both internally and externally. The role reports to the Communications and Engagement Manager.

MHCC offers a flexible working environment, work life balance, a paid wellbeing day per quarter and great work culture. The role can be offered on a part time or full time basis.

About You

You bring expertise and enthusiasm to a small, collaborative team. You have proven experience in a similar role. You want to make a difference.

To be successful in this role you will need


• Minimum of two years' experience in event management and/or communications


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt writing style to suit medium


• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building and managing relationships


• Experience in digital marketing platforms including Eventbrite or similar, WordPress or similar, social media and CRMs.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• An interest in community services and/or mental health


• Full Australian work rights

About our Benefits


• Access to generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay, including packaging for everyday expenses such as superannuation contributions, work-related devices, and more.


• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year in tax-free salary packaging for general living expenses.


• Additional meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 per year, allowing you to pay for dining and entertainment using pre-tax dollars.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• One paid wellbeing day per quarter


• A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity


• Work alongside professional and dedicated team members


• Free onsite parking

To Apply

To become a part of the Mental Health Coordinating Council team, submit your application through Seek or Ethical Jobs.

Applications must include a resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Salary range is $76,000-$79,000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

Applications close Sunday, 26 October 2025

Please note that we may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.

Full job description is available from our website via

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds. LGBTIQA+ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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