Community Engagement Manager
Community Engagement Manager
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Job Description
Who are we
headspace is Australias leading youth mental health organisation providing a range of comprehensive services for young people aged 12 - 25 years. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who are seeking support with mental health physical and sexual health work and study or alcohol and/or other drug use.
Sonder is the lead agency of headspace Adelaide headspace Edinburgh North headspace Marion and headspace Onkaparinga.
What benefits can we offer
When you work with Sonder you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:
- Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development allowance provided yearly
- Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Modern and welcoming office spaces
- Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
- Training opportunities
- Meal & entertainment allowances
- Paid parental leave and much more!
Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.
Hours:Full-Time (1FTE)
Contract:Ongoing
Location:This position will be managing the community engagement of all Sonder headspace Centres therefore you will be required toattend headspace Adelaide Edinburgh North Onkaparinga and Marion.
More Information & Position Description via this link: the Role:
As the Community Engagement Manager for Child Family and Youth Services you will lead community engagement across Sonders headspace centres in Adelaide Marion Onkaparinga and Edinburgh North including Primary Platform and Early Psychosis programs. You will provide leadership and support to community engagement officers foster collaboration across youth services and build strong stakeholder relationships to maximise impact. Youll also contribute to strategic decision-making as part of Sonders Youth Services Strategic Leadership Group and the headspace Leadership team.
Experience Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills with the ability to engage diverse groups.
- Excellent time management problem-solving and sound judgement with discretion in handling sensitive issues.
- Experience coordinating and delivering youth programs/services with knowledge of the broader youth health education and community sectors.
- A passion for working with young people with demonstrated ability to support empower and engage them effectively.
- Proficiency with social media Microsoft Office and databases plus understanding of organisational policies and compliance.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Community Development Social Work Social/Behavioural Sciences) or extensive experience in the youth sector.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in either Community Development Social Planning Social/Behavioural Science Social Work or other relevant field
- ORdemonstrated substantial and extensive experience in the youth sector.
- Drivers Licence
- Current or willing to obtain a Working with Childrens Check (WWCC)
- Current or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance (NPC)
How to apply:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.
Feel free to send any enquiries to
Advert Closing Date: 28 August 2025
At Sonder we strive to respond to all applicants. However due to the high volume of applications we receive we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
