Community Engagement Officer

Job Description 
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join us as a Community Engagement Officer at headspace Dandenong, where you will play a key role in ensuring genuine youth engagement and promoting mental well-being.

As the Community Engagement Officer, you will:

• Lead and support the 3D Youth - Youth Reference Group to ensure authentic youth engagement
• Enhance mental health literacy among youth, friends, families, and the community
• Plan and execute group programs for young individuals across headspace Dandenong and Hastings
• Develop health promotion activities focusing on mental well-being and social interaction
• Implement initiatives targeting youth populations to encourage early help-seeking
• Cultivate engagement activities for CALD, ATSI, and LGBTIQ youth
• Establish partnerships and alliances for young people aged 12-25
• Manage administrative tasks and social media for headspace Dandenong and Hastings

To view a copy of the full Position Description, please apply via our website.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Hanish Poonia, Community Engagement Coordinator on 0408 458 *** or via email, at *************@headspacedandenong.com.au

What’s in it for you? 
EACH is the lead agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Internal professional development calendar
• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options 
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year 
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment  
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking 
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

About you
To excel in this position, you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in youth work and Community Engagement
• Qualification/s in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, or related discipline
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous engagement with Youth Reference Groups (preferred)

Join us at headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Applications Close: Wednesday 27th March 2024

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!