Job Description
Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering culturally appropriate, holistic care across Northwest and Lower Gulf Queensland.
We are driven by community, culture, and connection—supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to live long, healthy lives.
We are seeking a passionate and experiencedCommunity and Youth Engagement Leadto join theheadspace Mount Isateam and play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of young people aged *****.
About the Role
This is a dynamic leadership position where you will drive community engagement, youth participation, and service promotion activities.
You'll work alongside young people, families, schools, and community organisations to increase awareness of mental health and wellbeing supports and improve access to culturally safe, youth-friendly services.
You will also lead the development of meaningful youth participation initiatives, including coordination of the Youth Reference Group.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate community engagement, outreach, and promotion activities
Build strong partnerships with schools, Aboriginal organisations, youth services, and stakeholders
Support youth participation and leadership opportunities
Coordinate events, workshops, school presentations, and awareness campaigns
Supervise and support engagement staff, volunteers, and students
Manage social media and online engagement in line with headspace branding
Monitor and evaluate engagement activities and outcomes
Represent headspace Mount Isa at community forums and events
Contribute to a culturally safe,



trauma-informed and youth-focused service environment
About You
You are a motivated and community-focused professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
You will bring:
Qualifications in Community Development, Youth Work, Mental Health, Health Promotion or similar (or equivalent experience)
Experience in community engagement, youth participation or health promotion
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Confidence delivering presentations, workshops and community education
Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and youth-centred practice
Highly regarded:
Experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health or youth mental health services
Knowledge of the Mount Isa community
Experience with social media or communications
Requirements
Current C Class Driver Licence
Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
National Police Check
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
Willingness to travel, including to remote communities
Why Join Us?
Work with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
Make a meaningful impact in youth mental health and wellbeing
Supportive and culturally grounded team setting
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Apply Now
If you're passionate about empowering young people and strengthening community connections, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or visit for more information.
Applications close: 5:00 PM 30th June ****
For more information contact HR by emailing

📌 Community And Youth Engagement Lead (Mount Isa)
🏢 Gidgee Healing
📍 Mount Isa