About the role

This is a full time position, fixed term until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension. Located in Broken Hill with some outreach work.

The Community Engagement Officer works collaboratively with the Service Manager, MMHC team and external stakeholders to increase awareness of Medicare Mental Health Centre services and improve access to mental health supports. The role plans and delivers community engagement, outreach, health promotion, events, co-design and stakeholder partnership activities that are accessible, culturally safe and responsive to local community needs.

The service will operate seven days a week and candidates should be flexible and available to work on a rostered basis, including on weekends and outside of normal business hours, as needed.

Benefits & Perks

- Full time positions have the option of a monthly Rostered Day Off
- 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

- Build trusted community connections that improve access to mental health supports.
- Lead engagement, outreach and health promotion across the Far West community.
- Support co-design, inclusion and participation for consumers, carers and priority groups.

Skills & Experience

1.



A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences or education.
2. Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate with groups, including public speaking and tailoring communication for different audiences.
3. Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement and report on programs with autonomy, supported by sound knowledge of health promotion, social marketing, data collection and performance reporting.

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW, QLD and the ACT.

We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW, QLD and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Interested?

Applications close: 23 August 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

For more information contact: Jaci Smith, Business Growth Project Manager - New Business – 0438556*** or ******@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.

📌 Community Engagement Officer, Medicare Mental Health Centre Far West (Broken Hill)
🏢 Grand Pacific Health
📍 Broken Hill