About the business

At WayAhead, we work every day to educate people throughout New South Wales on mental health and wellbeing and link them to services and resources that improve their mental health.

Our vision is for a society that understands, values and actively supports the best possible mental health and wellbeing.

About the role

The role will be involved in research, evaluation, and communication activities, and play an integral role in the delivery and success of state-wide campaigns and projects such as Mental Health Month, Mental Health Matters Awards, Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week.

You will be empowered to use your creativity, administrative and organisational skills to support these significant state-wide campaigns.

This role will suit someone with a keen interest in mental health consumer issues, and skills in research, communication and administration.

About you

You are a highly-organised individual with excellent administrative skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.

Inherent requirements for this role include strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and WordPress. A commitment to social justice and applying these to your work and communications with diverse stakeholders.

You will have, or be studying towards, a qualification in health promotion, public health, or a related field/equivalent experience.

You will have a passion for community engagement, and a desire to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing to the NSW community.

Benefits and perks

• A 12-month part-time position (3-days per week) with the potential to extend.
• Competitive salary:
  • Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award - Range: Level 3.
• Salary Packaging.
• Additional days-off, above the Award Leave, provided at the end of the year.
• Flexible working arrangements such as flexible start/finish times, the ability to accrue time-in-lieu and working from home.
• A workplace wellbeing program including daily personal wellbeing time and regular wellbeing events.
• Opportunity work in a shared workspace alongside other community managed organisations.
• City-location with modern offices including standing desks, natural light, a small garden, close to light rail, bus stops, cafes and restaurants.
• Welcoming and inclusive culture encouraging diversity and equal opportunity.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Selection Criteria

• Qualification (or studying towards a qualification) in health promotion, public health, or related field/equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Previous experience supporting events though involvement in the planning processes and event delivery activities.
• Proven strong written and oral communication skills with high-level interpersonal skills including experience liaising with clients or customers.
• Proficiency in a range of computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and WordPress.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of consumer involvement and social justice.

Desired Selection Criteria

• Experience in consumer advocacy.
• Experience working in mental health promotion with identified target groups (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse; Young People; Regional, rural, and remote; LGBTQIA+).
• Experience in website design, and basic graphic design

Questions to: [email protected] using the subject line: Promotion Coordinator- WayAhead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If interested, please download a Job Kit containing a full Position Description and the essential Selection Criteria which must be answered in a cover letter along with your resume.

Please go to our website: https://wayahead.org.au/work-for-us/