AddressCommunity Connections Officer, Head to Health IAR Phone Service. Country, SA
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Part Time (0.8 FTE), Maximum Term Contract until 31 December 2024 (Project Work)
- Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $82,123 - $88,367 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Head to Health IAR Phone Service, Country, SA
About Neami National
“We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We’re proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.”
About your new role
The Community Connections Officer is part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, delivering high quality mental health intake, assessment, triage, and referral services for individuals in the community who experience mental health issues and are seeking support. The priority of the HtH IAR Service is to connect people seamlessly to the most appropriate local service to meet their identified needs, consistent with the ‘stepped care’ approach.
The Community Connections Officer will support the Clinical Services Manager by actively identifying, engaging, and building strong relationships with mental health specific organisations and groups within Country SA. Supporting the establishment of key partnerships, an overarching service directory, community engagement and collaborative development opportunities within the community
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant experience, skills and/or tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community engagement, stakeholder management or communications
- Experience working with community groups and organisations, particularly in the mental health sector.
- Well-developed and proven written and verbal skills, interpersonal, communication andnegotiation skills
- Highly developed consultation and interpersonal skills including ability to build influential and productive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating activities across a broad range of contemporary community engagement methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level Microsoft skills
- Knowledge of the mental health and/or community services sector in Australia
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS – providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current Australian drivers licence and access to a car
- Australian working rights
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (select paper clip icon).
To apply for this position, please:
- Click the ‘Apply’ button where you will need to create a username and password.
- Upload your resume and cover letter.
When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked).
Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Diana Calic | Clinical Services Manager | ***********@neaminational.org.au
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We’re passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.
If your application is shortlisted:
- We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
- We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
Applications Close: 30 June 2024
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged toapply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
