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About Us:We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.Stride is a name that expresses our ambition its a name thats purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.About the service:The Medicare Mental Health service model is tailored to the needs of the local community and offers a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress. Allowing low risk individuals to identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department and gaining access support from trained mental health professional within their community, outside a clinical setting.On offer:Based in Caboolture, QLDPermanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunityPaying on SCHADS plus SuperSalary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!Leave loading at 17.5%Stride Rewards access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)One paid wellbeing leave day per yearPurchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)Paid parental leave supportSupportive team environmentExcellent training and career developmentRole Overview:The Community Engagement Coordinator seeks opportunities to reach out to people with mental health issues and the communities that support them, to provide health education, raise mental health literacy and community awareness and link people to appropriate services.You will develop, facilitate and evaluate a range of community events, and health and education programs designed to improve mental health literacy and community awareness of challenges faced by young people, in order to increase early identification and help them to get early access to appropriate services.You will work closely with our clinical team to understand the services that Medicare Mental Healthprovides, to advocate our services to both young people and the wider community.Requirements:Minimum of a Diploma qualification in youth work, mental health or other relevant disciplineExperience in a similar role working with people with mental health issuesExperience in planning, developing and delivering of high-quality education, training, and community awareness programs and activitiesDemonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with and engage a variety of different people and stakeholdersProven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a teamExcellent organisation and time management skillsConfidence in use of IT including social media applications (e.g. Facebook), as well as website maintenanceExcellent verbal communication and written skills, including the ability to identify potential funding sources and write the appropriate grant submissionsMust be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue cardMust hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearanceCurrent Drivers LicenseStride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental healthrecovery,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.Apply now!To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a finalclosing datefor applications of 05 June 2025.For any queries please emailrecruitment@stride.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr