Service and Community Development Officer - headspace
Job No:
FLO1181
Location:
Broken Hill
- Do you have a background in community service, sales and marketing, or even business development?
- Enjoy family-friendly and flexible working conditions!
- Work with a dynamic and innovative recovery-focused youth organisation!
headspace Broken Hill has an exciting opportunity for a Service and Community Development Officer to help create partnerships with local organisations and members of the community. The position available is part-time working Monday to Friday.
About the Opportunity
This dynamic position involves developing and supporting initiatives which encourage a community response to the health needs of young people in the region. Key tasks will include:
- Delivering training sessions on topics relevant to mental health for young people, such as bullying, peer pressure, alcohol and other drug use, and youth culture;
- Developing close partnerships with schools and other referrals sources such as youth organisations, sports clubs, and other local agencies;
- Supporting the implementation and management of a headspace Broken Hill social media and web-based presence;
- Creating interesting and dynamic community events relevant to Youth Mental Health;
- Spearhead marketing campaigns and new initiatives from headspace Broken Hill
- Work strategically with partner organisations to expand the services headspace Broken Hill can deliver.
To be considered, you will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the community services sector. You will be a highly organised person with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. You will also be able to demonstrate a practical and optimistic approach, possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently, and have strong computer literacy skills.
Contact with young people who are often in crisis is fundamental to this role so it is essential that you have a high level of emotional intelligence and are comfortable working around children and youth.
For more information on the Service and Community Development Officer role, please read the Position Description.
About headspace & Flourish Australia
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au
Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
To be successful as a Youth Access Clinician with Flourish Australia, it is essential that you:
- Possess qualifications in Human Services/social sciences or professional qualifications in project management, human resources, and/or community engagement.
- Have relevant experience with working in youth health and knowledge of the impact of mental health in the community.
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health behavioural/social sciences, communications, marketing education or youth work.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships.
- Experience in the provision of education and training to groups of service providers, families and young people.
- Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
- Are able to demonstrate the importance of and have a clear and strong understanding of the value of team work.
- Effective planning, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including website management, social media, Adobe or other publishing software.
- Hold a valid and current driver’s licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in writing grant applications and applying for external funding.
- Experience of working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTI youth.
For further information, please contact Rynnette Gentle, Manager E: rynnette.gentle@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence as you may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is not available. Proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You will receive payment of the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
About the Benefits
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900;
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions; and
- Career development opportunities.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory Australian residency/visa, National Criminal Record checks, and Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close 5pm 28th September. Please note; this date may be extended or brought forward as necessary