About the role This is a fixed term part time (22.5 hours per week) role up to 30 June 2026. An extension of this role will be based on ongoing external funding. The Community Engagement Officer coordinates community awareness raising activities in the region that promotes and enhances the understanding of services offered at headspace Tuggeranong. You will promote early help seeking to improve early access to services and ensure accessible information is provided to young people, their friends, family and carers. Benefits & Perks A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing Ongoing professional development and supervision Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 $2,650 meals and entertainment GPH Staff Conference Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Duties Design and coordinate event to key target groups Build networks with external service providers Develop activities that support health promotion of the service Skills & Experience Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences or education. Proven ability to engage and communicate to groups of people (including public speaking), tailoring communication to suit a specific target group or age range. Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems. Ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks and projects simultaneously. Experience in coordinating, implementing and reporting on health promotion/community programs with some level of autonomy. Current and unrestricted drivers licence. About headspace headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Tuggeranong work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people. Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Tuggeranong. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT. Interested? Applications close: 24 April 2026 . Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date. For more information contact: Lachlan Canty, Service Manager on 6298 2920 or email lcanty@gph.org.au Visit www.gph.org.au/employment to download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide, then click Apply to submit your application. Please ensure your application addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description. Our Commitment to Inclusion We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
