headspace Bankstown have an exciting opportunity for a Service and Community Development Officer to join the team! In this role, you will work with a dynamic and innovative recovery-focused youth organisation to create partnerships with local organisations and members of the community!

The position available is:

Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight)

Working between Monday and Friday, with flexibility to negotiate your preferred days

Based at Bankstown

Attractive remuneration package from $75,600 - $84,600 p.a (pro-rata) + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

In this dynamic position, the Service and Community Development Officer will develop and support initiatives to encourage community response to the health needs of young people in the region. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Support the management of a headspace social media and web-based presence

Create interesting and dynamic community events relevant to Youth Mental Health

Spearhead marketing campaigns and new initiatives from headspace

Deliver training sessions on mental health for young people, such as bullying, peer pressure, alcohol and other drug use, and youth culture

Develop close partnerships with schools and other referrals sources such as youth organisations, sports clubs, and other local agencies

Work strategically with partner organisations to expand the services headspace can deliver

The Benefits

Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900

Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave

Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST

Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25 years who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications in Human Services/social sciences or professional qualifications in project management, human resources, and/or community engagement (certificate, diploma and/or degree included).

Relevant experience with working in youth health and knowledge of the impact of mental health in the community.

Demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health behavioural/social sciences, communications, marketing education or youth work.

Experience in the provision of education and training to groups of service providers, families and young people.

Excellent computer skills, including website management, social media, Adobe or other publishing software.

Hold a valid and current driver’s licence.

Full selection criteria and position description available within the application.

Applications close 5pm, 8th September. Apply now!