Help young people feel connected, informed and empowered.
Do you enjoy building relationships, creating meaningful opportunities for young people and making a positive impact in your community?

headspace Narre Warren and Pakenham support young people aged 12-25 and their families to access early intervention support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study. As part of our Community Engagement team, you'll help young people connect with services, build confidence, have their voices heard, and improve their wellbeing through community-based initiatives and events.

Your role, your impact
In this role, you'll help increase awareness of headspace services, strengthen community connections and create opportunities for young people to actively participate in shaping the services and supports available to them.

You will:

- Plan and deliver community engagement activities, workshops, programs and events that promote youth wellbeing and mental health literacy

- Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, community groups and local services

- Represent headspace Narre Warren and Pakenham at community events, networking opportunities and stakeholder meetings

- Support and empower young people through participation initiatives, including the Youth Advocacy Committee

- Create and share engaging promotional content and resources aligned with headspace branding

- Use social media and digital platforms to increase awareness, participation and engagement

- Collect and analyse participation feedback and data to support service improvement and reporting

- Identify and engage priority populations and communities who may benefit from headspace services

This is an exciting opportunity to combine creativity, relationship-building and community development while helping improve outcomes for young people in the Casey Cardinia region.

About you




We're looking for someone who is passionate about working alongside young people and building strong community connections.

You will bring:

- Minimum diploma-level qualification/s in youth work, mental health, health promotion, education, community engagement or a related field

- Experience working with young people in a health, education or community setting

- Experience planning and facilitating workshops, programs, groups or community events

- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

- Confidence presenting to groups and speaking with a range of audiences

- Experience using social media and digital platforms to engage communities

- Understanding of youth mental health and early intervention approaches

- Current driver's licence

What will make you stand out?
The following experience is highly regarded but not essential:

- Experience facilitating group programs, workshops or community presentations

- Experience developing promotional content using Canva or similar design platforms

- Experience working with youth participation and co-design initiatives

- Knowledge of the Casey Cardinia community and local youth services

What's in it for you?
Each is the leady agency for headspace. At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

- Diversity and belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities and identities, and are committed to cultural safety.

- Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.





- Career development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.

- Support your wellbeing with access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family

- Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS
and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress

- Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family

- More leave when you need it – 4 or 5 weeks annual leave (dependent upon award or agreement coverage), personal/carer’s leave, cultural and gender affirmation leave, and the option to purchase extra leave

Ready to take the next step?
To view the full Position Description, visit each.com.au, go to 'Work With Us' > 'Careers' > 'Open Roles' and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact Caitlin Coast, Community Engagement Coordinator, via *************@headspacenarre.com.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period, so don't miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each
At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We're committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all ages and genders.

Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

📌 Community Engagement Officer (Narre Warren)
🏢 Each
📍 Narre Warren