Community Engagement Coordinator
Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia · Part Time
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- Candidates with a diploma in a relevant discipline and experience working with young people may apply. Applicants must be eligible for a Working With Children Check, willing to obtain or already hold NDIS worker screening clearance, and possess a current driver’s licence. The employer also welcomes…
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About the Organisation
Stride is a mental health service provider focused on supporting adults, young people and early childhood intervention. The organisation’s mission is centered on helping people move forward in their recovery journey and making a meaningful difference in the community.
About headspace
headspace centres are designed as an integrated support point for young people seeking help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, as well as support related to work and study.
What’s on Offer
- Work location: Hurstville, New South Wales
- Ongoing part-time role at 0.8 FTE
- Pay aligned to HPSS SSE Level 9, plus superannuation
- Salary packaging available up to $15,899 tax free
- Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Access to Stride Rewards, offering discounts across hundreds of retailers in fashion, food and fitness
- One paid wellbeing leave day each year
- Option to buy up to 5 extra leave days within a 12-month period, pro rata for part-time staff
- Paid parental leave support
- Supportive team culture
- Strong training and career development opportunities
Role Overview
The Community Engagement Coordinator will identify and create opportunities to connect with young people and the communities around them. The role focuses on health education, improving mental health awareness, and connecting people with the right support services.
You will plan, deliver, facilitate and assess community events, along with education and health programs that strengthen mental health literacy and community understanding of the challenges young people face. The aim is to improve early recognition of issues and help people access support sooner.
You will also partner with the clinical team to build a strong understanding of headspace services and help promote those services to young people and the broader community.
Additional Information
Stride is committed to protecting children and vulnerable people, so all successful applicants must complete the required screening checks before appointment.
The organisation welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
Application Process
Applicants are asked to submit the online form along with a CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the final date to apply is 03 July 2026. For queries, contact recruitment@stride.com.au.