0.2 FTE contract until 20 June **** (working on Thursdays 10am – 6pm, with the option to split to two half days if preferred)
Based across headspace Narre Warren and Pakenham, with regular community-based work across the Casey Cardinia region
$***** p/Hour+ 12% Super + generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
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 ***** 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
Solid 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 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.
Professional development & training
– Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
Support your wellbeing with accesstoFitness Passport
– discounted access to hundreds of gyms,poolsand fitness facilitiesnationwideforyou 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 andyour 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
Additional Information
To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to 'Work With Us' > 'Careers' > 'Open Roles' and search for this position.
Applications Close: Wednesday 21st October ****
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.
We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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