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Exciting new role, where you can make a positive difference in the community Generous salary packaging benefits available Join a team that is passionate, inclusive and supportive Be yourself, because together we make a difference. Hunter Primary Care (HPC) is a not for profit organisation committed to improving health outcomes and reducing disadvantage across the communities we serve. We work with partner organisations to deliver accessible, high quality primary and mental health services. In association with Grand Pacific Health (GPH), Hunter Primary Care is looking for a dynamic communications officer to provide experienced coordination and advice, supporting community engagement and service promotion activities for our new Medicare Mental Health Centre based on the Central Coast. About the Position The primary purpose of the Community Engagement Officer role is to coordinate community awareness raising activities in the region that: Promotes and enhances understanding of the services offered at Head to Health including referral pathways Promotes early help seeking to improve access to health and other services for priority populations Ensures information is available to consumers, their families and the local community is accessible and easy to understand This is a full-time opportunity with ADO accrual available. Benefits & Perks Ongoing professional development and supervision Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum Paid parental leave Professional development leave, study leave and clinical supervision Paid mental health leave Employee Assistance Program We listen. Care. Connect. Skills & Experience We are looking for someone with: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences, or education Demonstrated experience in delivering community engagement activities that increase community awareness and reduce barriers to care for mental health consumers Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of consumers with mental health and/or substance use problems Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Interested? Applications close: Monday 27 April 2026, however shortlisting will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found. To apply for this position, click on the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria found in the position description.HPC is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require assistance to submit your application, please contact our People & Culture team on 02 4925 2***. For more information please contact General Manager Mental Health, Rebecca Nichols. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.