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The Network Engagement Coordinator will be responsible to support the development and implementation of the BEING learning platform for global youth mental health and actively manage ongoing partnerships within the Orygen Global platform. The new BEING initiative requires effective project management and stakeholder engagement for effective implementation.

Reporting to the Projects and Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Plan and support the organisation of cross-network activities tailored to the needs of funded projects.
• Monitor and support the collection of data on network, implementation and outcome measures from regional hubs.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of cross-network activities through administration, design of session run sheets and liaising with session speakers.
• Support the organisation of Steering Committee and Network Implementation Meetings and provide general administrative support relating to the Network as required.

What you’ll need

You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to health and wellbeing outcomes for young people. The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in the health or social sciences field.
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of the principles of youth engagement and lived experience participation and how they translate at an organisational, cultural and resource level.
• Experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, networking, growing online or in-person communities, or in international development.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary between $80,000 - $90,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation.
• Flexible working culture.

Orygen – leading the revolution

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood.

At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.

Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always.

Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world, practical solutions.
At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.

Join the revolution

If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, apply now.

For more information, a position description is attached.

This is a part-time (up to 0.6 FTE) position for 2 years, with potential to extend.

Applications will close by the advertised date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services.

All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check, successful police check and having at least three COVID-19 vaccinations.