Community Engagement and Development Officer
Job No:
ODMH1244
Location:
Campbelltown
Join our headspace Team as a Community Engagement and Development Officer at Campbelltown! This fixed-term role runs until 30 April 2026, offering the ability to contribute meaningfully. If you're passionate about community engagement and want to be part of a team dedicated to positive change, we’d love to hear from you!
This role is full-time (5 days) guaranteed until 30 June 2025. From 1 July 2025, the role will continue at 4 days per week, with the potential to remain full-time depending on organisational conditions.
About One Door
One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.
About the Program
The headspace program’s mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australian’s aged 12 – 25. This includes providing funding to improve services for young people who may be experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues and the latest information about these important health issues for young people.
About the Role
The Community Engagement and Development Officer will participate in our health and service promotion initiatives, facilitate youth and parent/carer participation, undertake community awareness campaigns, effectively engaging with other agencies/services and assist with education and training delivery.Please note that this is a temporary role to cover a period of parental leave. The position will end on 30 June 2026 or sooner, if the parental leave period concludes earlier.
Your Benefits
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
- Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, annual picnic day, and study leave!
- Professional Growth – Access ongoing learning opportunities, training, and career development within a respected mental health organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about community engagement and youth mental health.
- Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference.
- Creative and adaptable.
- Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions.
- A dynamic and engaging communicator
Your skills and experience
For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description here.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Community Development, Health Promotion, Health, Welfare or related sciences)
- Demonstrated experience working in a community development and/or health promotion role
- Demonstrated ability to use creativity and innovation in a community/project setting
- Experience in developing and delivering health promotion activities
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to establish and manage partnerships with a range of service providers and relevant organisations
- Willingness and ability to work within a social inclusion framework including challenging homophobia, racism and other forms of discrimination
- Excellent IT competence especially in regards to Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Publisher
- Current drivers licence
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
How to apply?
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 25 February 2025.
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 25 February 2025.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Emma Bisset (Clinical Lead) on emma.bissett@onedoor.org.au
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!