Community and Youth Engagement Officer
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3 hours ago
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about empowering young people
Do you thrive when connecting communities creating opportunities and making a real impact
If yes wed love to meet you!
headspace Mount Isa is seeking a dynamic creative and communityminded Community & Youth Engagement Officer to be the friendly face of our centre across the region. This is your chance to work with young people aged 1225 build strong community partnerships and help make mental health support accessible visible and welcoming.
Why headspace Mount Isa
headspace Mount Isa is a vibrant youthfriendly hub supporting young peoples mental health physical health work/study pathways and alcohol/drug services.
Led by Gidgee Healing an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service were deeply committed to culturally safe holistic care that empowers young people and strengthens our community.
What Youll Do
As our Community & Youth Engagement Officer you will:
- Bring headspace into the community promoting services at schools events GP clinics youth organisations and more.
- Lead youth voice recruit coordinate and support our Youth Reference Group ensuring young people guide the work we do.
- Create meaningful engagement design campaigns organise events deliver workshops and build strong relationships with our local networks.
- Be our digital presence help maintain our website and social media content to keep young people connected and informed.
- Champion early intervention increase awareness around mental health help-seeking behaviours and positive youth wellbeing.
- Represent headspace proudly as the welcoming knowledgeable external face of the centre.
This role includes some after-hours and weekend work because young peoples lives dont only happen 95!
Who Were Looking For
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications in youth work community services health counselling leadership or similar
- Experience working with young people and/or mental health and wellbeing
- Excellent communication relationship-building and presentation skills
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- A genuine passion for youth empowerment and community engagement
- A collaborative positive and culturally respectful approach
- Understanding of Mount Isas youth/health sector (highly desirable)
Practical Requirements
- Current QLD C Class Drivers Licence
- Ability to obtain/hold a Blue Card
- Police Check (no serious court/criminal history)
- Willingness to travel to remote areas including overnight trips
- Comfortable travelling by road and small aircraft
What We Offer
- A role with purpose and community impact
- Supportive and passionate team environment
- Opportunities for ongoing development
- The chance to shape youth engagement across the Mount Isa region
- Competitive salary (based on experience) superannuation
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited to empower young people strengthen community connections and help build a healthier future for our region wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us create brighter pathways for young people in Mount Isa!
For any queries please email
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
