Service and Community Development Officer

headspace Bankstown have an exciting opportunity for a Service and Community Development Officer to join the team In this role, you will work with a dynamic and innovative recovery-focused youth organisation to create partnerships with local organisations and members of the community

The position available is:

• Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Working between Monday and Friday, with flexibility to negotiate your preferred days
• Based at Bankstown
• Attractive remuneration package from $75,600 - $84,600 p.a (pro-rata) + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging

In this dynamic position, the Service and Community Development Officer will develop and support initiatives to encourage community response to the health needs of young people in the region. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Support the management of a headspace social media and web-based presence
• Create interesting and dynamic community events relevant to Youth Mental Health
• Spearhead marketing campaigns and new initiatives from headspace
• Deliver training sessions on mental health for young people, such as bullying, peer pressure, alcohol and other drug use, and youth culture
• Develop close partnerships with schools and other referrals sources such as youth organisations, sports clubs, and other local agencies
• Work strategically with partner organisations to expand the services headspace can deliver

Contact with young people who are often in crisis is fundamental to this role so it is essential that you have a high level of emotional intelligence and are comfortable working around children and youth. 

For more information on the Service and Community Development Officer role, please read the Position Description.

One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at:  

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

• Qualifications in Human Services/social sciences or professional qualifications in project management, human resources, and/or community engagement (certificate, diploma and/or degree included).
• Relevant experience with working in youth health and knowledge of the impact of mental health in the community.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health behavioural/social sciences, communications, marketing education or youth work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice.
• Experience in the provision of education and training to groups of service providers, families and young people.
• Effective planning, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including website management, social media, Adobe or other publishing software.
• Hold a valid and current driver's licence.

For further information, please contact Aniela Gokiert, Senior Clinical Manager E: (please do not email applications).

• Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. 

To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply now