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Our clientheadspace, National Youth Mental Health Foundation is a world leading organisation which enables a network of over 170 headspace services and nationally run programs to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people seeking support for their mental health and wellbeing.Each year headspace provides direct support to over 100,000 young people in the areas of mental health, general and physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Our work is highly visible in communities to reduce stigma associated with mental health and to lower barriers which may prevent young people from reaching out for support. Our work involves strong collaborations with young people, families, governments, schools, universities, health and community services, business and increasingly with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.headspace is vibrant, passionate and committed to evolving and adapting to the increasing and changing mental health and wellbeing needs of young people across Australia.The roleReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Communications and Marketing (ED C&M) is responsible for providing leadership to strategically position headspace as a national leader in youth mental health and to strengthen their influential voice and trusted brand.Overseeing media and communications, marketing, brand and fundraising strategies, this role will drive a contemporary and integrated approach to realise the vision and strategic direction of headspace. As ED C&M, youll be responsible for several portfolios, and lead a team of engaged, talented professionals to promote the services headspace provides across Australia.Youll be strategic, innovative, and insights driven, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, respectfully considering the diversity of cultures, individual identities, the lived and living experience of people with mental health challenges and the geographical differences across the Australian community.In addition, youll also be responsible for the following:Development and delivery of an integrated stakeholder engagement and thought leadership strategy for headspaceStrengthening engagement and communication within the national headspace network and broader mental health sectorLead on media relations and issues management (including being a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board)Enhance and evolve headspaces profile and reputationNational brand and marketing planning including implementing key objectives aligned to the headspace strategyStrategic development across communications, marketing and partnershipsOversight and growth of the headspace strategic corporate partnership and fundraising portfolioImpactful team leadership and relationship managementSkills and experienceThe Executive Director Communications and Marketing role requires a skilled, passionate and professional leader who thrives on achieving and exceeding goals, coaching and developing a multi-skilled team, and delivering strategic objectives. To be successful, youll have the following skills and experience:Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Corporate Affairs or Public RelationsExtensive senior leadership experience across a range of portfoliosProven experience driving change in an issues rich, complex and political environmentExtensive experience within large not for profit, government or private business where brand and reputation has been at the forefront through the delivery of marketing, brand, engagement, communications or advocacyA strong track record of delivering sustainable business development opportunities through partnerships with community or corporate organisationsA strategic mindset with the adaptability of rolling up your sleeves when neededAn understanding of working with the Australian mental health service system would be desirableStrong financial management skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsTo applyPlease click the apply now button, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Lyndsey Walker at deliberateImpact Recruitment.Lyndsey.walker@deliberateimpact.com.audeliberateImpact are the retained recruitment partner for this assignment with headspace. All third party or direct applications will be forwarded to deliberateImpact for review.headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.Please note, successful applicants will be subject to Working with Children Checks, Police and Education checks. You must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr