Role Overview
Community Development Officer embeds headspace services within the local community by building partnerships, delivering events and programs, and promoting early help‐seeking for young people. The role supports advisory groups, contributes to governance and service development, and collaborates with staff and stakeholders to drive effective community‐focused youth engagement.
Responsibilities
* Lead recruitment of young people and their support networks to the headspace Young Peoples Advisory Committee (YPAC) and Family & Friends Reference Group (F&FRG).
* Provide youth‐friendly orientation, training and support for young people, and family and friends.
* Develop and distribute materials such as Welcome Packs to orient young people and their networks to headspace WMQ and improve centre accessibility.
* Pursue strategic partnerships with local community organisations to deliver holistic wraparound care.
* Plan, develop and deliver consistent, evidence‐based community education on youth mental wellbeing using innovative and creative approaches.
* Develop and deliver events tailored for target groups to communicate key messages (e.g., mental health literacy, reduced stigma, anti‐discrimination, early help seeking).
What We Offer
* Salary packaging benefits that allow up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment for taxable income reduction.
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture across diverse clinical settings.
* Career advancement opportunities with diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
* Employee perks including discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, travel and more.
Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Social Work, or related Human Services discipline.
* Experience working with young people with mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and other social issues.
* Understanding of challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and LGBTQIAP+ youth.
* Well‐developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
* Proof of COVID‐19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy).
* Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
* Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work.
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