Are you someone who has great communication skills looking to contribute to the wellbeing of our local community? Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, tenancy sustainability services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.

POSITION: Living Skills Project and Communications Officer

SALARY LEVEL: $98,351.05 – $102,801.60 pro rata (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 5) + 11.5% super

POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time, fixed term until May 2027.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project and Communications Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the Living Skills Project through effective communication, stakeholder engagement and participant led research. This position is responsible for supporting the pilot program in developing and delivering internal and external communications, conducting research and analysis, program building and delivery, and supporting the development of reports and briefings.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is passionate about community wellbeing and is experienced in communications, resource development and research. Excellent stakeholder management skills are a must as is an ability to develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds and communicate educational information.

ESSENTIAL ROLE CRITERIA

Qualifications in community development, health promotion, communications, education, project administration and/or commensurate work experience in similar areas.

Demonstrated experience in communications and resource development.

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.

High-level interpersonal and written communication skills, with an ability to develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds and communicate educational information.

Experience in working in a cross-cultural setting, including with First Nations people, and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of cultural safety.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Ability to work within a team environment and independently.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Microsoft word etc.)

Hold a Current NT Driver’s License.

WHAT WE OFFER

MHACA offers a rewarding career with a range of employee benefits including:

Purpose driven, impact focused work within the mental health services sector.

Six weeks annual leave, and 11 days personal leave per year.

Generous salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

A Wellbeing Allowance of $400 per financial year, reimbursed at $100 per quarter to support physical and/or emotional health.

Opportunities to grow, including professional development through our Learning and Development Framework, as well as individual training opportunities.

Flexible and family friendly workplace policies.

If this sounds interesting and you think you’d be an asset to our team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW. We encourage people to apply, even if they don’t meet all role requirements as we value transferable skills, diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Download the position description at www.mhaca.org.au

For further information on the position please contact Living Skills Project Lead Samantha Ballard on 08 89504600 or email [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications need to contain a cover letter that demonstrates your experience in line with the essential role criteria, along with a resume and contact details of two current referees.

Please email your application to [email protected]

Applications will close 4pm Tuesday 24 June 2025.