Headspace Community Engagement Worker

$36 p/h+ superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (60 hrs p/fortnight)

 Fixed-term position

About the role:

We are currently seeking a part-time Community Engagement Worker to join our team at headspace Emerald. Our Community Engagement Worker will promote the services of headspace Emerald and assist young people in gaining early access to our services.

What will a day look like for our Community Engagement Worker?

• Design and coordinate headspace events
• Maintain websites and utilise social media
• Produce documents and promotional material
• Build relationships with external service providers
• Represent headspace Emerald at various agencies and professional networks
• Identify and apply for funding opportunities

Mandatory Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or experience in community or youth engagement, health promotion, public health, social work or community capacity-building activities.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer to learn more:  

Kirby Lee 

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393