• 12-month contract

Who is ReachOut?

ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. Our trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

We’ve been championing wider access to mental health support since we launched our online service more than 20 years ago. Everything we create is based on the latest evidence and is designed with experts, and young people or their parents. This is why our service is trusted, relevant and so easy to use.

Accessed by more than 2 million people in Australia each year, ReachOut is a free service that’s available anytime and pretty much anywhere.

About the role:

ReachOut is in an exciting phase of the organisation’s development. We are undertaking a major service design and innovation program that will help shape the future of youth digital mental health services. In the last two years, we have invested heavily in developing the ReachOut Schools program with a new website, new wellbeing curriculum resources and the national launch of an online tool to support students transitioning to secondary school.

We are looking for an energetic, self-directed educator who will be responsible for:

• Program management
• Relationships, events and media
• Resource development
• Website content
• Research and evaluation

About you:

• Experience managing projects/programs to budgets and deadlines
• Proven relationship management experience
• A confident speaker and presenter
• Experience developing curriculum resources
• Collaborative

What ReachOut can offer you

• Being part of a creative and supportive for-purpose organisation with an exciting and innovative strategy
• A great work-life balance through flexible work arrangements to support family and community responsibilities
• A strong culture that celebrates inclusivity and diversity.

Please note:

During the pandemic restrictions, ReachOut is supporting all employees to work from home if that suits them.

As we are a mental health organisation it is important for us to let you know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship or trauma during your employment. We really encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for this role.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia permanently.

To find out more about ReachOut and read the full position description, please go to https://about.au.reachout.com/join-the-team.

A position description is attached.