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 Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) Based at Bankstown About the Opportunity headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need. 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 Contact with young people who are often in crisis is fundamental to this role so it is essential that you have a high level of emotional intelligence and are comfortable working around children and youth. For more information on the Service and Community Development Officer role, please read the Position Description . About headspace 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. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants . We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships. Able to demonstrate knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice. Experience in the provision of education and training to groups of service providers, families and young people. Effective planning, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills. Excellent computer skills, including website management, social media, Adobe or other publishing software. Hold a valid and current driver’s licence. For further information, please contact Sarah Maloney, Clinical & Operations Manager E: Sarah.Maloney@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications) . How to Apply To apply for this position, please complete the questions asked and attach a copy of your resume on the following page. We encourage you to have your resume up-to-date before you commence your application. Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
