Community Coach

Agnes Water, Gladstone & Central QLD
Contract/Temp

Impact Community Health Service (ICHS) is growing Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have lived experience that can inspire and support those around you? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

As aCommunity Coach, you'll be at the heart of enhancing mental health and wellbeing for community members in the beautiful Discovery Coast area. Your unique insights and experiences will be key in implementing effective peer-to-peer strategies, driving positive outcomes for all participants.

This role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 June 2026.

What you'll be doing

- Empower and Support:Work closely with priority groups, including older adults, individuals facing socioeconomic challenges, and residents of rural and remote areas.

- Connect and Educate:Link individuals with local resources and provide valuable education on wellbeing and self-care strategies.

- Make a Real Impact:Collaborate with GP services to reach those who need it most, fostering a healthier, happier community.

- Coordinate and Contribute:Develop and attend community events, maintain partnerships, provide culturally appropriate referrals, and support program evaluation through data collection and reporting.

What we're looking for

- Minimum Cert IV in Peer / Mental Health or relevant field

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to create a supportive and non‑judgemental environment

- Experience in facilitating group sessions and community events

- Knowledge of local resources and service systems

- Ability to collect and analyse data for program evaluation

Why IMPACT?

- A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

- Salary packaging up to $18,900 per year to increase your take home pay

- Birthday bonus day off

- Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice

- Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach

- Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders

- Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles

- Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support

- Westpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education

- Reimbursement for Working with Children clearance

How to apply

Submit your application today and provide your:

- Cover letter showing uswhy you are a greatmatch for this role

IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all.IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER2024-2025with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.

The successful applicant may be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.

IMPACT Community Services Limited(IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Together, We Move towards a future inclusive of all. This begins by acknowledging our presence on the lands of Aboriginal communities. IMPACT operates on the unceded lands of the Butchulla, Gureng Gureng, Wakka Wakka, Kabi Kabi, Wulli Wulli, Taribelang, Gurang and Byali.IMPACT has over 45 years of serving our communities and we are humbled in the presence of First Nations Peoples who share an ongoing connection to these lands for over 65,000 years. We are truly grateful to share and learn from their collective experiences.We respectfully live upon these lands, with good faith and a commitment to ongoing learning, sharing, caring and respecting these lands, the peoples, and the environment, together in humility.

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