Community Awareness Coordinator, headspace Colac
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Administration - Public Relations
Req Id - 8754
- Promote headspace Colac to young people and their families in Colac Otway
- Increase community awareness to support early access to youth health services
- Work collaboratively with the community to ensure the centre delivers youth-focussed services
About the role
Are you passionate about empowering young people and creating healthier, more connected communities? headspace Colac is seeking a Community Awareness Coordinator to drive community engagement, promote youth mental health, and strengthen connections between young people and the services they need.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in increasing awareness of headspace Colac through community partnerships, health promotion initiatives, events, and digital engagement. Working alongside young people, families, schools and community organisations, you will help ensure young people aged 12–25 have access to free, youth-friendly support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational and educational services.
headspace Colac is a welcoming, inclusive 'one-stop shop' dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young people through early intervention, collaboration and genuine youth participation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a passionate team committed to positive outcomes for young people in the Colac Otway region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead community engagement, health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of headspace Colac and improve access to services for young people.
- Mentor and support the headspace Colac Youth Reference Group, fostering meaningful youth participation and advocacy.
- Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, community organisations and key stakeholders while promoting headspace through traditional and social media.
What We Are Looking For
We're seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded professional with experience in community engagement, youth participation or health promotion. You are passionate about supporting young people, confident building relationships across diverse communities, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
You will bring:
- Experience in community engagement, health promotion, communications or youth development.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, with the ability to engage young people, families and community stakeholders.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Simon Buggy, Centre Manager, headspace Colac
Email: Simon.Buggy2@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0403 226 319
Application closing date: Tuesday 28, July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.