Lifeline WA is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Community Engagement Coordinator that is seeking a part time role with an opportunity to take the lead on planning exciting events to promote and raise awareness of mental health supports and services.

ABOUT LIFELINE WA

Lifeline WA is the state’s leading provider of crisis support and suicide prevention services. Over the past year, we have supported over 100 000 people with the provision of counselling, specialist support groups, and training programs. As a NFP, Lifeline WA’s purpose is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis, and reduce the stigma that can be a barrier to seeking help. Our vision is a community free of suicide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be collaborating with our partners, community organisations, community members, mental health professionals and local government to coordinate wellbeing promotional activities throughout rural WA. This is a part time position for 20 hours per week across 4 days (negotiable days and hours).

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with Lifeline WA partners and community stakeholders to coordinate meaningful engagements in the regional WA

Coordinate with internal staff, partners and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as the liaison to community leaders and industry members throughout the activity planning and delivery

Use your marketing background to successfully promote the activities within the community to maximise engagement

All event logistics including, booking trainers and ambassadors, flights, accommodation, venue, catering, promotional material and merchandise

Consult with the local community to do a needs analysis of what activities will best suit the region, then capture feedback and data to report on the success of the activity

Some of the other exciting Lifeline WA community events that you will coordinate in 2025 include:

Telethon Family Festival

Pride Fair Day

Out of the Shadows Walk

WHY WORK FOR US

Lifeline WA will provide you with a great employee and volunteer culture of respect, connection, excellence and empowerment.

Additional benefits include:

Option to Salary Package

Two paid Mental Health days per year

Negotiable days and start/finish times

Working in the heart of Subiaco, close to public transport and great cafes

End of journey facilities

Flexible working options, work from home one day per week after successful completion of probationary period

Internal training opportunities

Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Lifeline WA Minders

The Successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated events management skills and experience in community engagement (Essential)

Experience in a coordinator role, with a proven ability to develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies in remote communities (Essential)

High level of communication skills and able to communicate effectively and engage with relevant organisations and community members

Independent worker, with the ability to take ownership of and drive initiatives and stakeholder experience

Confidence in public speaker (Desirable)

Flexibility to travel to regional WA when required

Flexibility in working hours

Required documents:

National Police Clearance

WA Drivers Licence

Working with Children Check

Proof of eligibility and right to work in Australia

For your application, please include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should set out why you are an appropriate candidate for the role and describe your experience planning community events.

Applications close on the 30th of June 2025, but we are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants while this advertisement is open.

Lifeline WA recognises that a diverse and inclusive workplace culture is integral to our business success. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.