Full-time, maternity leave contract (up to 12 months) Join a passionate team, dedicated to supporting young people & their families Are you passionate about promoting mental health awareness, engaging with youth, and making a difference in the community? Join headspace as a Community Engagement Coordinator and play a key role in developing impactful strategies and programs to support young people's mental health needs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the centre management team to create and implement a Community Awareness Strategy for headspace Narre Warren and headspace Pakenham Design and coordinate events to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote early help-seeking behaviours Work closely with staff to ensure seamless planning and execution of campaigns, allowing clinical staff to manage increased referrals effectively Utilize social media and maintain websites to engage youth and promote headspace services Build partnerships with external service providers to advance headspace's objectives and represent headspace in various settings Supervise the peer support workforce at headspace Casey Cardinia To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here . What's in it for you? EACH is the lead agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best. We provide: Flexible work arrangementsto support a positive work-life balance Competitive remunerationand conditions includinggenerous leave options $2,650additional tax-free moneytowards meals and entertainment A variety of opportunities forcareer progression and professional developmentvia formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning Access to large,well-resourced working facilitiesincluding on-site parking Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more… About you To excel in this position, you will demonstrate the following qualifications, skills & experience: Tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Social work/Planning, or a related discipline Demonstrated experience working with young people with mental health, AOD, and other social issues Ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences and engage with different groups effectively Strong expertise in coordinating youth programs and utilizing social media for communication Broad knowledge of services available to young people and the ability to organize community engagement activities within budget constraints Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think innovatively Join us at headspace headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. Additional Information We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant . Applications Close: Sunday 28th April 2024 Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today! EACH Commitments At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences. EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan . As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr
