Community Engagement Coordinator

Marathon Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Generous five weeks annual leave

Partnerships with St George & Westpac;

Cultural safety commitment

Job summary

headspace in Orange, NSW is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Coordinator to promote youth mental health and actively engage with schools, community groups, and local services. The role focuses on outreach, event planning, and collaborative program delivery within a supportive team in Wiradjuri country.

You will run mental health literacy sessions, build partnerships with local government and health agencies, and recruit youth to participate in advisory groups, with weekend/evening

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating community events and promoting mental health awareness.
• Ability to foster relationships with diverse groups and organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, especially with young people and families.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to raise awareness about youth mental health within the community.
• Plan and coordinate community events and activities with schools, community groups, and agencies.
• Create and deliver mental health literacy sessions and workshops for various audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with key community partners to ensure promotion and referrals.
• Recruit and support young people in joining youth advisory groups and incorporate input into services.
• Represent headspace at events and meetings, including weekend/evening commitments.

Skills

Community engagement

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Youth engagement

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

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 Orange, 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 full-time role until January 2028.

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/r26120

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 we Innovate RAP through this link:https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/news/launching-our-innovate-rap/

Applications close Sunday 6 December 2026. Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close if a suitable candidate is found before this date.