Community Development Officer - Child Mental Health & Wellbeing

We are seeking a Community Development Officer with a strong background in improving children’s mental health to join our new Social Impact Team.

The Role

This position is based in our office on the Gold Coast, with the requirement to travel throughout south-east / west Queensland, and occasionally to north Queensland and Wide Bay.

In this exciting role you will:

• Support the research, co-design and development of a new program in Queensland primary schools to improve children’s social/emotional wellbeing and resilience – with a focus on bullying, respectful relationships and mental health.
• Work alongside primary schools, mostly in the south east Queensland region,  to develop and implement a social/emotional learning (SEL) framework for their students
• Provide evidence based early intervention support to teachers and parents/carers to support children’s mental health
• Deliver parent education sessions and teacher professional development, both face-to-face and via remote delivery

Applicants must address the following selection criteria in their application: 

• Qualifications either as a child psychologist, mental health social worker or occupational therapist with significant experience of working with parents and children.
• Excellent relationship skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to research and co-design solutions to problems.
• An understanding of social-emotional learning and its role in supporting children to build and maintain positive relationships and overall wellbeing.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver engaging and interactive sessions to parents and teachers.
• Excellent organising and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
• Availability to travel throughout Queensland as required.

This is a full time fixed term contract until 1 July 2022.

What’s in It for You:

A great central Gold Coast office location in Mermaid Waters with free parking provided; NFP salary packaging benefits including meals and entertainment; health and welling activities including EAP and access to ongoing professional development.

If you have a passion for working with young children and improving their wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.  Please send a current resume including a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

Applications close 23rd October 2020 , however this date is indicative only. Life Education Qld reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Life Education Queensland is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing.  We put the requirement of keeping children and young people safe at the heart of everything we do.