• Up to $20k relocation assistance provided to successful applicant
• Promote headspace Colac to young people and their families in Colac Otway
• Increase community awareness to support early access to youth health services
• Work collaboratively with the community to ensure the center delivers youth-focused services
• Permanent Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight, Flexible work hours available

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)  

Barwon Health's Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery orientated mental health and drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, harm reduction and community and family support to people of all ages within the Barwon Region currently experiencing, or at risk of experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues.

About the facility 

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

As the successful applicant, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You have professional experience in community engagement and youth advocacy and have a specific interest in youth health. You will be responsible for the promotion of the headspace Colac services and helping young people receive early access to health and other services. Other duties of this role include:

• Mentor and support the headspace Colac Youth Reference Group
• Promote headspace Colac via traditional and social media
• Facilitate youth and family participation
• Organise and deliver health promotion activities and community events to engage identified target populations.
• Work collaboratively with all staff located at the headspace Colac to help ensure the centre delivers youth-focussed services to young people

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.

• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. 

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Contact person: Simon Buggy – Centre Manager

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Community Awareness Coordinator - headspace Colac enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached.