Community Engagement Officer

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Of Australia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement Officer to join our team at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Of Australia. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in promoting mental health awareness and education among young people in our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a range of education and health promotion activities to increase mental health literacy and awareness among young people.
  • Work closely with our clinical team to understand the services provided by headspace and advocate for our services to young people and the wider community.
  • Develop an annual community engagement and health promotion calendar in partnership with the centre manager and team.
  • Assist in the organisation and delivery of relevant community events and activities.
  • Recruit, train, supervise and support young people to be involved in the headspace Centre as part of the Youth Reference Group.
  • Assist in maintaining websites, utilising social media and developing promotional materials.
  • Represent headspace to various agencies and professional networks, the local community and young people.
Requirements
  • Diploma level qualification in youth work, mental health, health promotion, education or community engagement.
  • Minimum of 12 months working with young people.
  • Experience in planning, development and delivery of high-quality education, training, and community awareness programs and activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based youth-focused intervention frameworks.
  • High level of culturally appropriate interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relations.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Experience and knowledge of community engagement and awareness principles, including those relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their communities.
  • Demonstrated skills in website management, social media and publishing software.
  • Current Drivers Licence, and a willingness to travel as required.
  • Current Blue Card.
About Us

We value our people and are passionate about making a difference for young people. By joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service Of Australia, you will become part of a highly skilled professional team driven by best practice. You will receive a competitive base salary, access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We are passionate about reconciliation and strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities.

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