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Be part of a team passionate about our vision of creating a world where we all have the skills to support people experiencing mental health problems.
Help Us Drive Meaningful Change
Mental Health First Aid Australia’s purpose is to provide high-quality, evidence-based, accessible mental health first aid education to everyone.
We believe that by empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, respond to and support those experiencing mental health problems, we can help create a culture of care and drive meaningful change across communities and workplaces nationwide.
We are a values-based organisation that recognises each team member’s expertise, creativity, contribution and unique perspective.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive and innovative environment and are strongly connected to our purpose.
Our head office is based in Melbourne’s CBD. We have a dedicated national team of approximately 60 staff who bring expertise in a range of disciplines, including education, research, customer service, human resources, information technology, quality improvement and marketing.
Why Work With Us?
Mental Health First Aid Australia offers employees a range of benefits, including:
Generous salary packaging options available
Supportive and Inclusive culture
Training and Skills Development
Contribute to an Organisation making a difference
Regular Well-being activites
Flexible Working Conditions
Current job opportunities
Browse our current employment opportunities to see how you can make an impact with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Executive & Secretariat Support Coordinator/ Executive Assistant
How to Apply
To apply for this position, forward a one-page cover letter and your resume to careers@mhfa.com.au.
A copy of the position description can be found at below
To discuss the role, contact Vanessa May, Executive Director Corporate Services at vanessam@mhfa.com.au.
Applications close 17 August 2025.
- Leading Mental Health Educational Provider
- Full-time permanent position
- Hybrid working
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the CEO and the Executive Director Corporate Services/Company Secretary, this pivotal role provides high-level executive support to the CEO while also delivering secretariat services to the Executive Director Corporate Services/Company Secretary.
We’re seeking a proactive and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll have a proven track record of managing executive offices with precision — from diary coordination and communications to stakeholder engagement at all levels. In addition, you’ll play a key role in supporting governance functions, including the preparation and distribution of Board and committee papers, minute-taking, and document management.
Key responsibilities of the role:
About You:
Culture and Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff, and to ensuring that no one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or identity. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.