Community Engagement and Education Officer

Youth Focus is looking for an experienced Community Engagement and Education Officer to join our dynamic Mandurah team!

- Permanent Part time | 0.6 FTE
- This position commences ASAP!

About the Role

The Community Engagement and Education Officer is responsible for increasing awareness of Youth Focus services, mental health literacy, and help-seeking behaviours within the community. Key responsibilities include:

- Lead community awareness initiatives to promote Youth Focus services, including representing the organisation at external events and expos, and other promotional events
- Deliver mental health education programs in schools and other locations across the Peel and Southern regions
- Facilitate a range of mental health programs to young people, parents and their supports to enhance response to youth mental health
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including schools and other service providers
- Work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to develop strategies to enhance participation of young people, and family/friends
- Facilitate the Youth and Carer's Reference Groups, including recruitment, retention, monthly meetings, and all required admin and communication

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in mental health, youth work, community development, social sciences, health promotion or a related discipline, and/or relevant experience in mental health or youth services.
- Experience delivering training, education programs, or community development initiatives will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience and passion for working with young people




- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Solid organisational, administrative, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
- A current 'C' Class Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to obtain current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as required.

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.

What we offer

- Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia )
- Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
- Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities

Applications





Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under the section "About You".

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 7 August 2026

About Us

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across WA to help young people aged 12 to 25.

Please note

- Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
- Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on ***or **************@youthfocus.com.au

Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect. In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner. We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work. Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.

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📌 Community Engagement and Education Officer (Mandurah)
🏢 Youth Focus
📍 Mandurah