headspace Castle Hill and Parramatta 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:

• Full-time
• Working Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening shifts
• Level 2 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Based at our Castle Hill and Parramatta sites

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups.

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. 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.

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

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in Human Services/social sciences or professional qualifications in project management, human resources, and/or community engagement.
• 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.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice.
• Excellent computer skills, including website management, social media, Adobe or other publishing software.
• Hold a valid and current driver’s licence.

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates equivalent to HPSS Level 2 $33.71 - $37.72/hr
• 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
• Vehicle mileage allowance
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid 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
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.