Community Awareness Officer (CDW Class 2A Y5-10) - headspace ElsternwickBayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.Part time (0.6EFT/45.6 hours) to June ****Based in Elsternwick with travel to BentleighCommunity Development Worker Class 2A Years 5-10Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community!
What's in it for youGreat team cultureand a supportive and fun team working workplace with Administration staff & Mental Health clinicians to support you on siteMake a difference and create innovative services with, and for, young people and their familiesAbout usheadspace offers a 'one stop shop' for young people aged ****** and their families who may be experiencing mental health challenges.




Providing an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promote a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.Alfred Health is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing dynamic healthcare environment.What you'll be doingAs our Community Awareness Worker, you will work with theheadspace Centre Manager to review, coordinate and implement theheadspace Elsternwick Community Awareness and Engagement Strategy.You will also be implementing a new and innovative approach to volunteering with the @ease youth participation model that will focus on improving young people's access and engagement with the service.Youwill bring with youexperience in working with young people, as well as experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health behavioural/social sciences, communications, marketing, education and/or youth work.About youQualifications in Health Promotion, Youth Work, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Social Work/Planning or a related discipline.Robust facilitation and public speaking skillsDemonstrated experience working with young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug,



and other social issuesDemonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities within a community settingExperience with social media as a communication toolCurrent Victorian Driver's LicenseCurrent Working with Children Check or willing to obtain one and be willing to undergo a Background CheckVolunteer recruitment, training and coordinationExperience in the not for profit/non-government or the mental health sectorsOther benefitsSalary packaging & novated leasing through MaxxiaOnsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunitiesFrequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervisionLocated close to public transportand cafesFor more information regarding the position, Stephanie McGraneon ph: ******** ***Applications close at 11pm AEST, Thursday 27th August ****.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Community Awareness Officer (Cdw Class 2A-10) - Headspace Elsternwick (Victoria)
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Victoria