Content Development Officer
- Location: Level 1, 107 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton SA 5033 (location may be negotiable in Brisbane or Melbourne)
- Salary $93,309.00 per annum (adjusted to hours worked)
- Fixed Term Contract Position (0.8 to 1.0 FTE: 60.8 – 76 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2025)
Emerging Minds is dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents and their families in Australia. Emerging Minds develops mental health policy, services, interventions, training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families Emerging Minds partners with family members and national and international organisations to implement evidence based practice into the Australian context. Emerging Minds strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment.
Reporting to the Project Lead, Families, the Content Development Officer is responsible for the development of innovative information and self-guided resources aimed at improving the mental health outcomes for infants and children as well as the parenting practices of parents/guardians to support children. The incumbent will work closely with other members of the Families and Education and Practice Development teams, and in close collaboration with family members, professionals and researchers to inform the development of content and strategies. The role will focus on co-developing accurate, accessible, actionable health information and self-management tools and resources for children and families who would benefit from prevention or early intervention support.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
- Deliver timely and quality content development packages including online resources, short courses, podcasts, animations, and self-guided tools in collaboration with the Project Lead – Families.
- Collaborate with Practice Development Officers, families and other key stakeholders to ensure quality knowledge translation of workforce packages for families.
- Provide content reviews to ensure that Emerging Minds key messages are consistent in content received from external organisations.
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement child mental health literacy projects that support the promotion and release of resources and tools to professional groups.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with people with lived experience, their families, carers, key stakeholders and members of the community to ensure that their experience is included in the development of strategic initiatives.
- Establish and foster strong collaborative relationships with practitioners during the development of content.
- Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders and promote collaborative partnerships to enhance the development of content.
To be successful in this position you will have:
- An entry level Degree/Diploma in health, education, social or behavioural sciences and/or demonstrated significant experience in developing content relating to child and adolescent mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in developing written content to disseminate knowledge to a wide audience.
- Demonstrated experience in translating complex content and information into easy-to-read resources suitable for a variety of literacy levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of mental illness prevention, mental health promotion, early intervention and treatment as it relates to infants, children, adolescence and families.
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of adult problems on parenting and the mental health outcomes for infants and children (0-12 years).
- Demonstrated experience in accomplishing the objectives of complex project/s utilising high levels of initiative.
- Proven ability to determine priorities, meet tight deadlines, and produce a high standard of work under pressure.
Special conditions
- This position may require intra/interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences (subject to COVID-19 restrictions and Government health advice).
- It is a condition of employment that the employee is fully vaccinated (as determined by the employer) against COVID-19 to the satisfaction of the employer and provides the employer with evidence it considers satisfactory. These are both inherent requirements of the employee’s position. Being fully vaccinated includes booster injections.
- A current National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check are required.
- This is a fixed term contract position until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of a further contract extension. State location may be negotiable.
- This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Employee benefits
What does Emerging Minds offer:
- The ability to contribute to National strategies to improve the wellbeing of infants, children and families.
- A modern, friendly work environment.
- 2 Days of Paid Wellbeing Leave per calendar year.
- 3 Days of Paid Christmas Leave per calendar year.
- Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution).
- Salary and Entertainment Packaging.
- Flexible and balanced working from home arrangements.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider.
How to apply
Enquiries and further details can be obtained from Alicia Ranford, Project Lead – Families on 0439 250 910 or [email protected].
Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills and experience together with your resume and the name and email contact details of 3 referees and send to Julie Block, Manager, Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Content Development Officer application. Only applications that include both a cover letter & resume will be considered.
A position description can be downloaded here.
Applications close Sunday, 12th May 2024 at 4.00pm. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Emerging Minds are committed to building a diverse workforce, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples or people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds to apply.