AddressAbout Access Health and Community
With a 150-year history and caring at our centre, our vision at Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is to build healthier lives together. We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do and contribute to improving the wellbeing of the community every day. Access Health and Community has recently announced the exploration of a merger with Inspiro. Our organisations have a long history of partnering together to improve health and wellbeing for our communities. We believe that a merger will be a significant and positive step for the delivery of services to our communities and provide opportunities for our people.
About the role
Be part of a new and expanding Community Engagement & Wellbeing program and work within a truly supportive and value based culture. This is a newly created Fixed Term Part-time 0.6 EFT or a 6-day fortnight position within a diverse and collaborative team. The Access to Mental Health (A2MH) project aims to engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) young people and their families to identify barriers to accessing mental health services. The project involves co-designing and implementing initiatives to increase community participation with mental health services in the Boroondara and Manningham regions.
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the 12-month A2MH project under the guidance of the A2MH Steering Committee and reporting to the Manager of Community Access and Outreach. The role includes developing recommendations for integrating successful initiatives into ongoing operations and practices. The Coordinator will provide direction to Bicultural Engagement Workers, identify community connectors, engage with CALD communities, and advocate for systemic changes based on community co-design findings.
What you will be doing
- Develop, lead and coordinate the project plan for the timely and quality delivery of the project aim and deliverables.
- Provide guidance, direction, support and operational supervision to Bicultural Worker/s and project volunteers to implement A2MH project
- Develop and coordinate the A2MH project Steering Committee
- Develop relationships and work in partnership (internally and externally) to lead the authentic co-design of the project with target community and stakeholders
- Implement and evaluate initiatives co-designed by the community for the community
- Initiate, plan, manage and report on project deliverables.
- Identify solutions and recommend actions to meet project objectives.
- Actively participate in key local, regional and/or state-wide networks to enable AccessHC to develop working relationships, learn and promote best practice
- Strengthen partnerships with mental health staff for referrals and system changes
- Prepare reports for funding bodies and management review
- Present information and recommendations from project findings
What you will bring – Key Selection Criteria
In addition to your passion and purpose to support vulnerable people within our community you will have;
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Engagement, Community Development, Health Promotion, Youth Work or other relevant discipline (or substantial experience)
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Community Engagement, Community Development, Health Promotion, Youth Work, Social Inclusion and Diversity or similar role, within a not-for-profit, community health, local government or similar environment
- Demonstrated ability to relate and work with people from diverse communities (enabling cultural safety), especially young people and community connectors
- Experienced in project management with effective influencing skills and stakeholder management
- Skilled in building strong working relationships to work in partnership with community members and local organisations, drawing on learnings from community
Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- High level of cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills with ability to manage and meet conflicting timelines
- Knowledge of the mental health service sector (desirable)
- Existing connections with diverse communities and/or organisations locally (desirable)
- Well-developed presentation and report writing skills
- Can work with community using the mantra of ‘nothing about us without us.’
- Desirable: First Nations, bicultural or bilingual in a community language (e.g. Chinese, Persian, South Asian, Southeast Asian)
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values
Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits
At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career: - we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.
The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:
- A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities(up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)
Read more about our culture and benefits:: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits
Apply Now
If this position resonates with you and you are passionate about working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, please reach out to Astrid Kruse-Thorpe Manager, Community Access & Outreach, for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role: ***************@accesshc.org.au
Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement.
Applications close date: 7th July, 2024
Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.
At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.
We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. Access Health and Community acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and offer disability services, requiring successful applicants to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.
