• Full time (37.5 hrs per week) until 31 Dec 2029
• Be part of an innovative new program supporting children and young people
• Generous location allowances

Reach further with us!

The Pilbara Wellbeing Program provides an holistic, early intervention emotional wellbeing service for children and young people aged 8 – 13 years-old. The program delivers low intensity clinical interventions, practical supports and community engagement opportunities to increase the resilience, mental health literacy and wellbeing of children, young people and families through an individual, community and family system-based approach. The program offers holistic, flexible wrap-around support from the first point of contact, including family and caregiver support.

The Community Engagement Worker connects with children, young people, families and community through the development and implementation of a range of engagement activities including outreach, events and workshops with a focus on building awareness of the program within the community, providing psychoeducation and removing barriers to accessing supports for wellbeing. The Community Engagement Worker will also provide some brief intervention support and case management and encourage positive help-seeking behaviours.

In addition, this role will build strong relationships with sector networks and other local agencies and community groups to support better outcomes for the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and the community.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in youth, family or community engagement and outreach
• Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering group programs, events and psychoeducational presentations
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and triage to appropriately manage clients at risk of harm
• Experience working in mental health practice settings, or a demonstrated capacity to develop these skills
• Experience building strong relationships and collaborating with stakeholder and agency networks
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health and community services sector
• Capacity to work in a trauma informed and culturally secure way
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and WA Drivers License.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the Pilbara.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• From $92.399 full time salary (includes 10% remote allowance) + 11.5% superannuation.
• Generous weekly rent subsidy of $250/week (T & C’s apply)
• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually
• Additional 1 weeks leave after 12 months service
• 3 days additional leave between Christmas and New Year

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
• “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts, attaching a detailed current resume. We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

For further information please contact Charlene Senior, Service Manager Pilbara, at [email protected]

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.