Community Development Officer

1 week ago

Lyneham, Australia Uniting Full time

Community Development Coordinator - headspace Early Psychosis (hEP), Canberra
- Part-Time | 2 days per week (Mon-Fri)
- Uniting NSW & ACT
- Lyneham, Canberra
- $37.35/hr + Salary Packaging (pay less tax)

✨ Join a team that’s redefining youth mental health ✨
At headspace Early Psychosis, Canberra, we’re passionate about early intervention and recovery-focused care for young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing or at Ultra High Risk of psychosis. Backed by the world-renowned Orygen EPPIC framework, we deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented support that changes lives.
About the Role
As our Community Development Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in building stronger, more supportive communities for young people and their families. You’ll lead, support, and evaluate strategies that:

- Raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health
- Empower communities to better respond to mental health needs
- Strengthen referral pathways and local networks

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping how the community understands and responds to youth mental health.
Role Overview
- Promote our service to increase awareness of mental health and available supports
- Coordinate and participate in community events, interagency groups, and partner meetings
- Facilitate information sessions with GPs, schools, local health services, and community organisations
- Develop engaging resources, activities, and events for young people and their families
- Build strong collaborative partnerships to create safer, more connected communities

**Selection Criteria**:

- Tertiary qualification in health promotion, social work, psychology, community development/engagement or a Cert IV Mental Health
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience
- Strong understanding of mental health promotion and messaging
- Demonstrated ability to deliver community development initiatives and build partnerships
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence

**Even better**:

- Experience working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, or LGBTQI+ young people
- Strong collaborative relationships with government and non-government organisations).

Why Work at Uniting?
When you join Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of something bigger - a progressive, inclusive not-for-profit that’s changing lives every day.
**Here’s what you can look forward to**:

- Salary Packaging - up to $18,550 tax-free each year
- Professional Development - ongoing opportunities to grow your skills
- Career Progression - pathways within one of Australia’s largest not-for-profits
- Inclusive Culture - compassionate, respectful, imaginative, bold
- Convenient Location - easy access to light rail + street parking

Ready to Apply?
If making a real difference excites you, we’d love to hear from you

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value - it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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