Job Description

About the Position n

This is a permanent full-time prospect, full time positions have the option to enjoy the Rostered Day Off each month.

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The primary purpose of the Community Engagement Officer role is to coordinate community awareness raising activities in the region that:

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Promotes and enhances understanding of the services offered at Medicare Mental Health including referral pathways
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Promotes early help seeking to improve access to health and other services for priority populations
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Ensures information is available to consumers, their families and the local community is accessible and easy to understand
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This role is based at Tamworth and covers both the Tamworth and Armidale centres.

Benefits & Perks n

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A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
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Ongoing career development and supervision
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Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
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GPH Staff Conference
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Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
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Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
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Skills & Experience n

We are looking for someone with:

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Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline,



and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences, or education
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Demonstrated experience in delivering community engagement activities that increase community awareness and reduce barriers to care for mental health consumers
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Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of consumers with mental health and/or substance use problems
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
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About Grand Pacific Health n

Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

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Applications close: Monday 5th October 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

Our Commitment to Inclusion n

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.

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📌 Community Engagement Officer, Mmhc Tamworth
🏢 Grand Pacific Health
📍 Tamworth