Community Engagement Worker

Wellways Australia

Community Engagement Worker supporting the delivery of suicide prevention strategies and enhancing community participation. Working with the Townsville region to strengthen connections and access to services.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeMackay • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$40 - A$43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health and community services, with a focus on suicide prevention strategies and building referral pathways. Holds relevant qualifications and certifications to ensure compliance and effective service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certificate IV In Health/Mental HealthNDIS Worker Orientation Module CertificateNDIS Worker Screening CheckWorking With Children's CheckCommunity Engagement

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Certifications & Qualifications

Current Valid Driver's LicenceSatisfactory National Police Records Check

Industry Keywords

Suicide PreventionCommunity Action PlanSupport ServicesReferral PathwaysMental Health Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of the region’s Suicide Prevention Community Action Plan (SPCAP)
Drive local engagement and build awareness of suicide prevention strategies
Promote access to support services
Strengthen referral pathways for individuals at risk by linking them to appropriate services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally Certificate IV or Diploma qualification (Health/Mental Health)
Right to work within Australia 100 points of identification
Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
Satisfactory National Police Records Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children's Check (Employee/PAID)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year)
Meal and entertainment allowance (up to $2,650 per year)
17.5% leave loading on annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months
Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family