Community Engagement Coordinator

5 days ago


Dandenong, Australia Each Full time

**Who we are**
Our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, EACH is one of the nation’s leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. EACH services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.

**Who we’re looking for**
Our committed **Dandenong and Hastings** headspace Community Engagement team are looking for an ongoing Community Engagement Coordinator to join them.

We’re seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to oversee and support the promotion of headspace Dandenong and Hastings services and community engagement activities using your understanding and ability to engage with culturally diverse communities. You will have local knowledge of the broad range of health services available to young people and be experienced in event coordination, using social media platforms and partnership engagement.

**What you’ll be doing**
The Community Engagement Coordinator is a highly collaborative and crucial role within the headspace services. The role will oversee and participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of community engagement activities in conjunction with the centre management team to help increase community awareness of mental health issues and engage identified target populations. This will include leading the delivery of relevant community events and activities such as headspace training activities, community events, and promotional days/weeks.

Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to proactively seek options to enhance participation activities are required. There is never a dull moment so you will need exceptional organisational skills, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate programs and rosters. You will also be required to regularly work flexible hours, including weekend and after-hours work.

**Who you’ll be working with**
Reporting to the headspace Services Manager, you will work closely with the headspace team to assist with the provision of integrated referral pathways and programs for young people into mental health, recreational and educational/vocational supports. Working with other professionals within headspace and partnering organisations, our team is dedicated to giving young people the best possible support.

The position will be primarily based at the headspace Dandenong centre, but the flexibility to work from the headspace Hastings service site and LGA's with relevant stakeholders will be required.

**What we offer**
EACH offers all staff benefits including:

- Work arrangements that flex to you
- Internal professional development calendar
- Engaging, inclusive and supportive team
- Family-friendly workplace strategies
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
- Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging and additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Novated leasing arrangements

**Next Steps**

**Applications close**_ _**_Sunday 6th November_



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