Youth Participation and Communication Officer
- Collingwood
- Application close Date COB on 12th May 2026
- Part-time (30.4 Hours per fortnight)
- Fixed Term until December 2026
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- 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
This role is based at headspace Collingwood and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the headspace Collingwood Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The YAC is an essential component of the headspace model, and members are involved in a consultative capacity at all levels of service. Their role is to ensure our headspace is youth appropriate, acceptable, accessible and sustainable. Members are provided with ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to use their youth voice to improve and develop local services. This role will also create and implement headspace Collingwood’s social media strategy and manage the website.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of, passion for, commitment to, and experience of facilitating youth volunteers and advisory committees and working in partnership with young people experiencing alcohol and other drug and mental health related problems 2.
- Highly developed ability to engage, lead, inspire and be inspired by young people from a range of backgrounds, abilities and age groups
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a multi-faceted state-wide team which works towards reaching a common goal and contributes to a supportive and relaxed team environment
- Well-developed written, organisational and communication skills
- Willingness and enthusiasm to work with flexible ‘youth friendly’ hours and practices, including outreach to community settings (there will be after hours and some weekend work).
- Demonstrated experience creating youth friendly and timely external communications (social media and website content).
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
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)
Please Note:
- 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.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Lucy Ruchel, Community Engagement and Youth Participation Coordinator, on 0420461594 regarding the Youth Participation and Communication Office, Recruitment Ref. Number – 028_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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