Community Engagement Coordinator

Marathon Health; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Exclusive partnerships with St George/

Westpac health insurance discount

Job summary

headspace in Lithgow, NSW is seeking a passionate Community Engagement Coordinator to lead outreach and engagement activities with youth across Wiradjuri Country. You will develop and evaluate strategies to promote mental health awareness, coordinate events such as Youth Week and Mental Health Month, and deliver literacy sessions to schools and local groups.

You'll build partnerships with schools, health agencies and local government, recruit youth to the Youth Reference Group, and represent

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating community events and promoting mental health awareness.
• Strong ability to build relationships with diverse groups and partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to raise awareness of youth mental health.
• Plan and coordinate community events (e.g., Youth Week, Mental Health Month).
• Deliver mental health literacy sessions and community training for varied audiences.
• Engage with schools, health agencies and local government for referrals and partnerships.
• Recruit and support youth involvement (Youth Reference Group).
• Represent headspace at events, including possible evenings/weekends.

Skills

Community Outreach

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Are you a passionate and driven individual with a creative approach to community outreach and engagement? We’re looking for a dedicated Community Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic team at headspace in Lithgow, NSW (Wiradjuri Country). If you’re passionate about promoting youth mental health and working with a supportive, collaborative team, we want to hear from you! This is a part‑time role (48 hours per fortnight) until April 2027.

What will you do as a Community Engagement Coordinator at headspace? Great question…some (but not all!) of the responsibilities are:

Community Outreach & Awareness: Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to raise awareness about youth mental health and help‑seeking behaviours within the community.

Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate community events such as Youth Week, Mental Health Month and other activities, promoting headspace services to schools, community groups and agencies.

Program Delivery: Create and facilitate mental health literacy education sessions and community training workshops for a range of target audiences, including young people, schools, and local businesses.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key community partners, including schools, health agencies, and local government organisations, to ensure effective service promotion and referral pathways.

Youth Engagement: Recruit and support young people in joining the Youth Reference Group, ensuring their input is included in service development and delivery.

Collaboration: Work alongside the headspace team and community partners to build strong networks, fostering collaboration across the youth sector.

Event Representation: Represent headspace at community events, networking meetings, and functions, which may require weekend or evening availability.

Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at www.marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r26114

We’re looking for an energetic and creative Community Engagement Coordinator that can show us they have:

Community Engagement Experience: Proven experience in coordinating community events, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering relationships with diverse groups.

Passionate Advocate: A strong commitment to reducing stigma around mental health and promoting help‑seeking behaviours.

Strong Communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with young people, families, and community groups.

Organisational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Creative Thinker: Ability to develop inclusive and engaging programs for diverse groups, including LGBTQIA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.

Tech‑Savvy: Experience using social media platforms and digital tools to engage with the community.

Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment.

Driver’s Licence: A current driver’s license is required for this position

We love to support our staff and just one of the ways we do so is with amazing benefits:

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave (yes, five weeks!), plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year, on top of your regular leave.
• Exclusive Partnerships:Gain financial insights from our corporate partners St George and Westpac Banks and a discount on health insurance from Westfund Health Insurance
• Commitment to Cultural Safety:Be part of an organisation that makes a commitment to cultural safety in everything we do, you can learn more about our Innovate RAP through this link:https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/news/launching-our-innovate-rap/

Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026. Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close if a suitable candidate is found before this date.