Address Lead / Support the development, implementation, & evaluation of the Community Development strategy within the headspace services. The program helps people living with severe mental illness in Western Sydney to access short-term care to improve their wellbeing.
Full-time contract in Katoomba
Be an active member of multi-disciplinary team - community mental health
Approx $71,000 + Super +Generous salary packaging benefits upto $18,550 per year
Role Overview:
The Community Development Coordinator will also build the capacity of the community to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and be able to respond to mental health concerns.
As a Community Development Coordinator, your role will include (not limited to):
Actively promote the service within the community to improve community awareness of mental illness, services available and how to access these services.
Coordinate and/or participate in community events including interagency, consortium, consumer representative groups and partner meetings. .
Facilitate information sessions with external services such as Department of Communities and Justice, General Practitioners (GP’s), Local Health Districts other Community Managed Organisations.
Support the development of resources, activities and events to engage consumers and their families.
Selection Criteria:
Tertiary qualification relevant to the field of work, such as health promotion, social work, psychology, or Community Development/engagement; or Cert IV Mental Health
Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Three or more years of experience in your field of expertise.
Experience in facilitating Community Development initiatives and projects.
Ability to develop, document, monitor and report on community awareness strategies and plans within established guidelines and frameworks.
Sound knowledge of mental health promotion and messaging.
Demonstrated ability to consult with a wide range of stakeholders to develop local referral networks and implement community awareness and education campaigns within established guidelines or procedures.
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends for events as required.
Even better:
Experience in collaborative partnerships with government or non-government organisations, including working with a range of community partners.
Experience working with specific populations of people (e.g. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander populations, CALD, LTBGQI+ communities).
To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.
Benefits & culture
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.
Salary packaging entitlements, company rewards
Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
Career progression & development opportunities
Enquiries to Sarah Tabu, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at stabu@uniting.org Reference 504233
