Are you a passionate and driven individual with a creative approach to community outreach and engagement? We’re looking for a dedicated Community Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic team at headspace in Bathurst, NSW (Wiradjuri Country). If you’re passionate about promoting youth mental health and working with a supportive, collaborative team, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Community Outreach & Awareness: Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to raise awareness about youth mental health and help‑seeking behaviours within the community.
- Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate community events such as Youth Week, Mental Health Month and other activities, promoting headspace services to schools, community groups and agencies.
- Program Delivery: Create and facilitate mental health literacy education sessions and community training workshops for a range of target audiences, including young people, schools, and local businesses.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key community partners, including schools, health agencies, and local government organisations, to ensure effective service promotion and referral pathways.
- Youth Engagement: Recruit and support young people in joining the Youth Reference Group, ensuring their input is included in service development and delivery.
- Collaboration: Work alongside the headspace team and community partners to build strong networks, fostering collaboration across the youth sector.
- Event Representation: Represent headspace at community events, networking meetings, and functions, which may require weekend or evening availability.
Qualifications
- Community Engagement Experience: Proven experience in coordinating community events, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering relationships with diverse groups.
- Passionate Advocate: A strong commitment to reducing stigma around mental health and promoting help‑seeking behaviours.
- Robust Communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with young people, families, and community groups.
- Organisational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Creative Thinker: Ability to develop inclusive and engaging programs for diverse groups, including LGBTQIA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
- Tech‑Savvy: Experience using social media platforms and digital tools to engage with the community.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment.
- Driver’s Licence: A current driver’s licence is required for this position.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging: Maximise your take‑home pay with our salary packaging options.
- Generous Leave: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year, on top of your regular leave.
- Employee Discounts: Access discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, and more with our rewards programme.
- Exclusive Partnerships: Gain financial insights from our corporate partners St George and Westpac Banks and a discount on health insurance from Westfund Health Insurance.
- Commitment to Cultural Safety: Be part of an organisation that makes a commitment to cultural safety in everything we do.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on young people’s mental health, apply now and be part of our passionate team at headspace Bathurst!
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