Community Engagement Coordinator

Marathon Health Australia; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Discount on Westfund health insurance

Corporate partnerships with St George/

Job summary

headspace in Lithgow, NSW (Wiradjuri Country) is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator to promote youth mental health through outreach, events and education sessions, joining a supportive, collaborative team.

You’ll plan events, build partnerships with schools and health agencies, deliver literacy workshops, recruit youth to the Youth Reference Group, and ensure inclusive programs for diverse communities, with occasional weekend or evening work.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community events and promoting mental health awareness.
• Ability to engage diverse groups and promote youth programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Creative thinker with inclusive program ideas.
• Proficient with social media and digital tools.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• A current driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to raise youth mental health awareness.
• Plan and coordinate community events, including Youth Week and Mental Health Month.
• Create and facilitate mental health literacy education sessions and workshops.
• Build relationships with schools, health agencies, and local government.
• Recruit and support young people in joining the Youth Reference Group.
• Collaborate with headspace and partners to strengthen networks.
• Represent headspace at events, with possible weekend/evening work.

Skills

Community engagement

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Creative thinking

Digital literacy

Driver's licence

Job description

headspace opportunities

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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/