Community Engagement & Youth Participation Officer (Internal Applicants only)
- Applications close COB Wednesday 11 March 2026
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Part-time role (45.6 hours per fortnight)
SCHCADS Level 5, level dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
Fixed-term contract (until 30 June 2026)
Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About the position
The Community Engagement & Youth Participation Officer (CEYP) role is integral in supporting access and engagement of young people and families to the services and programs offered at headspace and partner agencies. This role is based at Frankston, and coordinates in-centre and outreach-based community engagement activities, information, resources and help. This role is responsible for coordinating community engagement activities, health promoting and awareness raising communications via our headspace Frankston website and social media channels; facilitation of our Youth Advisory Committee and establishment of a new Family & Friends Advisory Committee in collaboration with headspace Rosebud CEYP Officer. As a service that works closely with our community, the Community Engagement role serves as a link with local young people, families, groups, agencies and schools and works collaborative with key youth workers and other team members within our team. Activities include health promotion, mental health literacy, fundraising, promotion of help seeking behaviours and the organisation and promotion of events such as Mental Health Week and headspace Day.
Key Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated experience and understanding of Youth Participation frameworks and principles
2. Experience in delivery of brief interventions, health promoting programs and educational materials to individuals, groups and the broader community
3. Demonstrated experience and understanding of young people’s needs in relation to mental health, drug & alcohol, work & study, physical & sexual health
4. Experience in the use of social media to promote, connect and engage with diverse audiences
5. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to facilitate group programs and speak publicly in community forums
6. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
Why work with us?
YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
Please note:
1. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Sarah Lalley, Community Manager on 0419867212 regarding the Community Engagement & Youth Participation Officer position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 007_2026
YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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