Community Engagement Officer

4 weeks ago


Dandenong, Australia Each Full time

**Part-time (0.4 FTE) ongoing position**:

- **Join a passionate team, dedicated to supporting young people & their families**:

- ** $36.08 p/Hr + Super + generous **Salary Packaging** benefits of up to $18,550**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join us as a Community Engagement Officer at headspace Dandenong, where you will play a key role in ensuring genuine youth engagement and promoting mental well-being.

As the **Community Engagement Officer**, you will:

- Lead and support the 3D Youth - Youth Reference Group to ensure authentic youth engagement
- Enhance mental health literacy among youth, friends, families, and the community
- Plan and execute group programs for young individuals across headspace Dandenong and Hastings
- Develop health promotion activities focusing on mental well-being and social interaction
- Implement initiatives targeting youth populations to encourage early help-seeking
- Cultivate engagement activities for CALD, ATSI, and LGBTIQ youth
- Establish partnerships and alliances for young people aged 12-25
- Manage administrative tasks and social media for headspace Dandenong and Hastings

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:

- Internal professional development calendar
- Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
- Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
- $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
- A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
- Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including 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 skills and experience:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in youth work and community engagement
- Qualification/s in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, or related discipline
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Previous engagement with Youth Reference Groups (preferred)

**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**:Wednesday 27th March 2024

**EACH Commitments**
- 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._



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