Community Awareness and Engagement Officer Part-time 4 days per week headspace Taree0845 - 1715hrs either: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday headspace Taree is operated by Samaritans Foundation and part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25.  About the opportunity Working within a multidisciplinary team at our Taree Centre, you will focus on community capacity building, youth participation, community awareness and education and training activities designed to raise awareness and understanding of youth mental health. Applicants will need to be able to develop and/or link with a range of creative youth friendly programs and strategies that attract and engage young people. Why work with us? Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits: 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight Meals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650  Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment Career and development opportunities Payroll giving program Progressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice. You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it! Essential Criteria Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline or extensive demonstrated experience in – health promotion, public health, social sciences, communication/marketing, education or youth work. Awareness of the health issues affecting children and young people and in particular children and young people experiencing mental health problems Sound knowledge of health promotion and social marketing principles Proven ability to utilise a strengths-based approach to communicate and develop respectful and professional relationships with young people 12 – 25 years Experience in providing training and group activities that facilitate opportunities for young people to develop appropriate skills Demonstrated willingness and ability to work within a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, internet, social media platforms, email and publishing software) Able to work flexible hours and days to accommodate the needs of the community The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First aid & CPR certificate, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.   Desirables Experience in writing and editing written and web based social media publications Grant writing experience Accreditation running evidence-based group programs or mental health training Attendance at a suicide risk assessment training such as ASIST, Blackdog Adv Training in Suicide Prevention, etc. â€¯Who we are? Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes. For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . headspace www.headspace.org.au For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au To apply click Apply now!  Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume. Those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.  LGBTIQA also encouraged to apply. Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. You must have the right to live and work in Australia. No agencies or third party applications please. We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date #sams  AUD Taree 2430

Community Awareness and Engagement Officer

Community Awareness and Engagement Officer 

  • Part-time 4 days per week 

  • headspace Taree

  • 0845 - 1715hrs either: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday

 

headspace Taree is operated by Samaritans Foundation and part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25.  

About the opportunity 

Working within a multidisciplinary team at our Taree Centre, you will focus on community capacity building, youth participation, community awareness and education and training activities designed to raise awareness and understanding of youth mental health. Applicants will need to be able to develop and/or link with a range of creative youth friendly programs and strategies that attract and engage young people. 

Why work with us? 

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits: 

  • 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions 

  • Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight 

  • Meals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650  

  • Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) 

  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program 

  • The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment 

  • Career and development opportunities 

  • Payroll giving program 

  • Progressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice. 

  • You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it! 

Essential Criteria 

  • Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline or extensive demonstrated experience in – health promotion, public health, social sciences, communication/marketing, education or youth work. 

  • Awareness of the health issues affecting children and young people and in particular children and young people experiencing mental health problems 

  • Sound knowledge of health promotion and social marketing principles 

  • Proven ability to utilise a strengths-based approach to communicate and develop respectful and professional relationships with young people 12 – 25 years 

  • Experience in providing training and group activities that facilitate opportunities for young people to develop appropriate skills 

  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to work within a team 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, internet, social media platforms, email and publishing software) 

  • Able to work flexible hours and days to accommodate the needs of the community 

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First aid & CPR certificate, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.   

Desirables 

  • Experience in writing and editing written and web based social media publications 

  • Grant writing experience 

  • Accreditation running evidence-based group programs or mental health training 

  • Attendance at a suicide risk assessment training such as ASIST, Blackdog Adv Training in Suicide Prevention, etc. 

 Who we are? 

Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes. 

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . 

headspace www.headspace.org.au 

For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au 

To apply click Apply now!  

Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume. 

Those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.  

LGBTIQA also encouraged to apply. 

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia. 

No agencies or third party applications please. 

We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date 

#sams

 

  • Posted Date 24 Mar 2026
  • Location Taree
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Salary Not provided