Community Engagement Officer

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a for-purpose community-based organisation. GPH provides high quality health services to assist people in the management of their physical and mental health. GPH's mission is to provide equitable heath care with an emphasis on helping vulnerable and at risk of disadvantage populations as well as regional communities.

GPH employs over 400 staff including many qualified health and other professionals including peer workers and community workers. GPH operations cover a large regional geographical footprint in NSW and ACT.

About The Position
Medicare Mental Health Centre Moruya is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health, Katungul Aboriginal Corporation and the Family Place. We provide evidence-based assessment, care coordination, information, support and treatment to people experiencing psychological distress, their family, carers, and support networks. Medicare Mental Health Centre Moruya offers immediate, short to medium-term episodes of care and service navigation. The multi-disciplinary team facilitates a holistic and collaborative approach to care which addresses a broad range of social, physical and emotional needs.

The Community Engagement Officer takes a lead role in promoting and enhancing understanding of the services offered at Medicare Mental Health Centre, Moruya as well as mental health through the coordination of community awareness activities. Together with the Service Manager, the Community Engagement Officer will represent the Centre at community forums and events as well as develop local partnerships that ensure the Centre is an integral part of the mental health and wellbeing sector. The position will also lead the Centre's approach to consumer participation.

This position is full time, fixed term until 30 June 2026. Full time positions have the option for a Rostered Day Off each month.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences, or education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate to groups of people (including public speaking), tailoring communication to suit a specific target group or age range.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of consumers with mental health and/or substance use problems.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities

Why join GPH?

• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment
• We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support
• Enjoy discounts across a wide range of brands and services with access to Blue Light Card Australia

Interested?
Visit our website to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.

Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.

For more information please contact:
Stacey Thomson, Service Manager, Medicare Mental Health Centre Moruya, phone or email

Applications close: 15th August 2025

• Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.