Community Engagement Coordinator - Events & Volunteers

Beyond Blue; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid working

NFP salary packaging

Generous leave benefits

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

Beyond Blue is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Coordinator (Events & Volunteers) to join our Strategic Engagement team in Melbourne. You’ll coordinate our presence at events nationwide and support volunteers who bring our work to life in communities.

You’ll handle event logistics, recruit and onboard volunteers, and contribute to communications and impact evaluation to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health information.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Event Management, Community Engagement or related field.
• Experience in health or not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in administration, coordination, event management and volunteer coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Beyond Blue’s presence at community events across Australia.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of volunteers for events.
• Prepare communications and evaluate the impact of events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Event coordination

Education

Degree in Event Management / Community Engagement

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator - Events & Volunteers

For more than 25 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support and hope.

We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With that comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Beyond Blue is looking for a proactive and highly organised Community Engagement Coordinator (Events and Volunteers) to join our Strategic Engagement team.

Working closely with the Events and Volunteers Programs Lead, you’ll help coordinate Beyond Blue’s presence at community events across Australia and support the volunteers who bring our work to life in communities.

From coordinating event logistics and supporting volunteer recruitment and onboarding, to preparing communications and helping evaluate the impact of our events, this is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days will be quite the same. You’ll work with volunteers, community organisations and event partners to help increase awareness of mental health information, support and services, reduce stigma and strengthen connections within communities.

About you

You’re a proactive and organised person who enjoys bringing people together and making things happen. You thrive in a varied, hands‑on environment and are just as comfortable coordinating the details behind the scenes as you are out in the community supporting events and volunteers.

You’re a natural relationship builder who communicates confidently with a wide range of people and brings a positive, flexible and practical approach to your work. You enjoy working collaboratively, can think on your feet when plans change, and are always looking for ways to make things simpler and better.

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by the opportunity to support passionate volunteers and help Beyond Blue connect with communities across Australia in meaningful ways

Qualifications

• A qualification in Event Management, Community Engagement or a related field, and experience in the health or not-for-profit sector, would be advantageous but are not essential.

Experience

• Previous experience in administration, coordination, event management and/or volunteer coordination.

Key Strengths

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences.
• Confidence using databases, content management systems and online technologies.
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to anticipate needs and problem solve on the go.
• A collaborative and flexible approach to working with colleagues, volunteers and community partners.
• A can do attitude and an ability to continuously improve Events and Volunteers programs
• Require a valid driver’s licence

Position Description

Visit our Careers page for the full position description and closing date.

Why Join Beyond Blue

Make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment.

We offer

• Flexible work options, including hybrid working and purchased leave.
• NFP salary packaging to help you make more of your salary.
• Generous leave benefits, including parental, family and domestic violence, gender affirmation, community service, and cultural and ceremonial leave.
• A modern Melbourne (Naarm) office with end-of-trip facilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know great talent comes in many forms.