Community Engagement & Inclusion Worker

About the role

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Worker will support people experiencing mental health challenges to connect with local community resources and transition from specialist services. Working within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service in the Yarra Ranges, you will help reduce stigma, raise awareness, and promote inclusive practices.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate connections between clients and community supports, including social, health, and disability services.
• Deliver community education and engagement activities to build understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
• Promote the service model, inclusive practices, and raise awareness of available supports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by involving consumers and carers in service design.
• Maintain quality, safety, and confidentiality standards in all interactions.

Required profile

• Demonstrates authenticity, integrity, and compassion.
• Values respectful collaboration and diverse perspectives.
• Committed to a safe workplace and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Prior experience in mental health, alcohol‑and‑other‑drugs (AOD) sectors, or community‑based organisations.
• Current valid driver’s licence and ability to travel for the role.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Right to work in Australia and a satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $44.58 to $47.97 (SCHADS Level 4B) plus leave loading, superannuation and salary packaging.
• Inclusive workplace that welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, lived‑experience staff, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development within a community‑led, co‑designed service.