about Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Part time role (3 days/wk) until June 2025
• Based in Elsternwick, with travel required to Syndal
• Community Awareness Worker Class 3
• Make a difference and help create new types of services with young people and their families

About us

Established in 2006, headspace offers a 'one stop shop' for young people aged 12 -25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. It provides an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promotes a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.

What you'll be doing

As our Community Awareness Co-ordinator, you will lead a team of two Community Awareness Officers located at headspace Elsternwick and headspace Syndal.

You will also work closely with the Centre Manager to coordinate and engage Consortia members and regularly liaise with the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer on internal and external communications, website and social media management.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Social Work/Planning or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience working with young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities within a community setting
• Strong experience and expertise with social media as a communication tool
• Australian working rights and a current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain one and be willing to undergo a Background Check

The benefits

• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• A supportive and fun team working environment
• Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
• Great work life balance & located close to public transport, shops and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, including your resume and cover letter.

For more information regarding the position, please contact Steph McGrane, Centre Manager on ph: 0405 137 079.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: alfredhealth.org.au.