Community Awareness and Engagement OfficerPart-time 3 days per weekheadspace Kempsey 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 opportunityWorking within a multidisciplinary team at our Kempsey 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 ContributionsSalary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightMeals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentCareer and development opportunitiesPayroll giving programProgressive 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 CriteriaTertiary 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 problemsSound knowledge of health promotion and social marketing principlesProven ability to utilise a strengths-based approach to communicate and develop respectful and professional relationships with young people 12 – 25 yearsExperience in providing training and group activities that facilitate opportunities for young people to develop appropriate skillsDemonstrated willingness and ability to work within a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent 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.  DesirablesExperience in writing and editing written and web based social media publicationsGrant writing experienceAccreditation running evidence-based group programs or mental health trainingAttendance 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.auFor further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.auTo 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 AUD Kempsey 2440