ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment.

At One Door Mental Health, we believe in empowering young people to take charge of their mental well-being. As a Community Engagement & Development Officer at headspace Campbelltown, you’ll be at the forefront of youth advocacy, community partnerships, and mental health awareness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The headspace program’s mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australian’s aged 12 – 25. This includes providing funding to improve services for young people who may be experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues and the latest information about these important health issues for young people.

The Community Engagement and Development Officer will participate in our health and service promotion initiatives, facilitate youth and parent/carer participation, undertake community awareness campaigns, effectively engaging with other agencies/services and assist with education and training delivery. This role offers an incredible opportunity to:

• Engage with schools, families, and community networks to deliver impactful mental health education.
• Lead innovative health promotion campaigns that foster resilience and early help-seeking.
  
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and passionate team dedicated to making a real difference.

This role is full-time (5 days) guaranteed until 30 June 2025. From 1 July 2025, the role will continue at 4 days per week, with the potential to remain full-time depending on organisational conditions.

Please note that this is a temporary role to cover a period of parental leave. The position will end on 30 June 2026 or sooner, if the parental leave period concludes earlier.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about community engagement and youth mental health.
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference
• Creative and adaptable.
• Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions.
• A dynamic and engaging communicator

One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description attached below.

1. Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Community Development, Health Promotion, Health, Welfare or related sciences)
2. Demonstrated experience working in a community development and/or health promotion role
3. Demonstrated ability to use creativity and innovation in a community/project setting
4. Experience in developing and delivering health promotion activities
5. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
6. Ability to establish and manage partnerships with a range of service providers and relevant organisations
7. Willingness and ability to work within a social inclusion framework including challenging homophobia, racism and other forms of discrimination
8. Excellent IT competence especially in regards to Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Publisher
9. Current drivers licence

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
• Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, annual picnic day, and study leave!
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing learning opportunities, training, and career development within a respected mental health organisation.

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.

A position description is attached.