Community Engagement Fellow: Australia Expansion

Namely; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons in Chatswood is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator with a passion for improving youth wellbeing. You will work with young people, families and local services to identify community needs and respond with creative outreach.

You will develop and deliver community engagement initiatives, build strong relationships and coordinate the centre’s Youth Reference Group to promote mental health literacy and early help-seeking.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, youth services, mental health, health promotion or related fields.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence facilitating presentations, workshops and community activities.
• Ability to engage effectively with young people, families and diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent organisation, planning and time-management skills.
• Proactive, creative and self-motivated approach.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships with young people, families, community organisations and local services.
• Coordinate and support the centre’s Youth Reference Group.
• Ensure activities reflect local needs and evidence-based practice.
• Facilitate presentations, workshops and group activities to improve mental health literacy.
• Promote headspace services and encourage early help-seeking.
• Develop partnerships to improve access to support.
• Represent headspace at events, networks and stakeholder meetings.
• Use inclusive approaches to engage diverse communities.

Skills

Community engagement

Youth services

Mental health

Health promotion

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Qualifications in Community Services or related field

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator - Headspace Chatswood

Pathway Talent is partnering with New Horizons, a leading not‑for‑profit organisation, to recruit a passionate and creative Community Engagement Coordinator for its headspace service in Chatswood.

Chatswood | Term Defined Part‑Time | 22.8 hours per week across three days | Contract until February 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to engage with young people, families and the wider community while promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging young people to seek support early.

About the Role

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work in partnership with young people, families, community organisations, local services and the headspace team to identify and respond to local community needs.

You will coordinate community engagement initiatives that increase awareness of headspace services, improve mental health literacy and support young people aged 12–25 to access the right assistance when they need it.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging community awareness initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, community organisations and local services.
• Coordinate and support the centre’s Youth Reference Group.
• Ensure community engagement activities reflect local needs and evidence‑based practice.
• Facilitate presentations, workshops and group activities that improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma.
• Promote headspace services and encourage early help‑seeking among young people.
• Develop partnerships that improve access to support for young people and their families.
• Represent headspace at community events, networks and stakeholder meetings.
• Use creative and inclusive approaches to engage diverse communities.

About You

You will bring energy, creativity and a genuine passion for improving the wellbeing of young people.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in community engagement, youth services, mental health, health promotion, community development or a related field.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence facilitating presentations, workshops and community activities.
• The ability to engage effectively with young people, families and diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent organisation, planning and time‑management skills.
• A proactive, creative and self‑motivated approach.
• A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Communications or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Meaningful work supporting the wellbeing of young people and their communities.
• A maximum‑term part‑time opportunity working three days per week.
• A supportive and passionate headspace team.
• Salary packaging benefits available through a not‑for‑profit organisation.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Internal and external learning and workplace mentoring.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee recognition and service celebration programmes.
• Opportunities for internal secondments.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre‑employment screening, including:

• A National Police Check issued within the past three months.
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Any other role‑specific compliance requirements.

A Safe and Inclusive Workplace

Pathway Talent and New Horizons have a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and harm. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, people with disability and the communities we serve.

We value diversity and are committed to creating inclusive and culturally safe workplaces. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

New Horizons and Pathway Talent acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work.

We are a diverse and inclusive community. For more information about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, see our policies.

Employer Information

Pathway Talent is recruiting on behalf of New Horizons.