Stakeholder and Partnerships Adviser

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Stakeholder and Partnerships Adviser (Orygen Digital) will manage the execution of strategic partnerships and stakeholder activities that amplify the reach, visibility and impact of MOST - Orygen Digital’s flagship mental health service along with other products, such as Mello, in Orygen Digital’s portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven culture and to contribute to a national digital mental health initiative that is transforming how young people access support.

Reporting to the National Project Manager you will:

• Lead and manage strategic partnerships to promote MOST and other products, ensuring alignment, mutual value, and clear communication of expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact for key partners, representing Orygen Digital professionally and delivering partnership activities, events, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate internally with product, strategy, communications, and implementation teams to align partner activities with national MOST priorities and other Orygen Digital products.
• Monitor and track partnership outcomes, providing insights and recommendations to optimise promotion strategies and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Support general administration, funder reporting, and stakeholder-related activities to ensure effective delivery of partnership and promotional initiatives.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Tertiary-level qualification in a relevant field, such as Commerce, Business or Communications or demonstrated professional experience in a related field, such as fundraising, stakeholder management, partnerships.
• Experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, and business development, with the ability to build and grow strategic relationships.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects, tracking progress, reporting on outcomes, and delivering initiatives on time and to a high standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively across teams and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge or experience in digital health, mental health, youth services, or purpose-driven organisations, with a proactive, organised, and strategic approach.

Benefits

• $110,000 - $120,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/607f59dd-44de-4c63-9a4a-b9507aeaafcc/Stakeholder-and-Partnerships-Adviser_AUGUST-2025_Final.pdf.aspx

This is a part- or full-time (0.8-1.0) 12-month contract, with potential to extend.

Applications will close on 4th September (10am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.