• Excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected national not for profit peak organisation for the mental health sector
• Fixed Term 12 Month Contract - full-time
• Competitive Full Time Equivalent base salary of $109,807, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options
• Inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment
• Remote work from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be considered

About us

For over 25 years Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform, and we continue to drive policy changes and proactively put mental health on the agenda.

We have over 150 members, including service providers, professional bodies, organisations representing people with mental health challenges and their family, carers and kin, researchers and state and territory peak bodies.

As the national peak for mental health, we unite the mental health sector to present a cohesive voice to government, and provide practical policy solutions to influence decision-making, which in turn, improves the mental health system and the mental health of people in Australia. We work to strengthen the impact and influence of the mental health sector and embed a human rights approach across the mental health system.

The role

The Senior Project Officer - Embrace Suicide Prevention Pilot, is responsible for leading the delivery of initiatives that strengthen multicultural approaches to suicide prevention across Australia.

The role builds and deepens sector development across the suicide prevention, multicultural and lived experience sectors. The position plays a key role in strengthening Embrace as a national platform by building and maintaining strategic relationships, facilitating knowledge sharing, and delivering projects and resources that enhance sector capability, promote community awareness, and centre lived experience in multicultural suicide prevention.

For full details please see the position description.

This is a unique opportunity to become involved with a national peak body that unites the voices of the mental health sector and advocates for policies that improve mental health.

The offer

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with excellent remuneration, full time equivalent base salary of $109,807, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options. We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://mhaustralia.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

Applicants should include a copy of their current resume and a two-page pitch as to why you would be a great fit for the job. Applications should be received no later than 30 June 2026 5pm AEST and uploaded via the apply here button.

For further information please contact Crystal Paniccia Senior Program Manager, Embrace, via email Crystal.Paniccia@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au

Mental Health Australia respects, values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the communities we serve.

The preferred applicant for this job will be required to undertake a police end entitlement to work in Australia check and will need a Working with Vulnerable People/Blue card or the ability to get one. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits. Applicants can contact Mental Health Australia to find out more information.