Community Engagement Lead - Mental Health & Wellbeing

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking a passionate Community Engagement Lead to join our Social Services team in Windsor. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until June 2027 with a view to permanency, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members while advancing mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Opportunity

You'll lead our community engagement efforts, building connections and developing programs that support mental health and wellbeing across diverse populations. Working from our office in Windsor, you'll collaborate with community members, partners, and stakeholders to create inclusive and accessible services that respond to real needs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies for mental health programs
• Build relationships with community groups, healthcare providers, and local organisations
• Design and facilitate workshops, events, and educational sessions
• Gather community feedback to inform service development and improvement
• Support individuals and families navigating mental health and disability services
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure culturally responsive service delivery

What We're Looking For

• Experience in community engagement, mental health, or social services
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with people from all backgrounds
• Understanding of mental health challenges and community-based support approaches
• Project coordination experience with proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to inclusive practices and cultural sensitivity
• Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, community development, or related field

Why Join Us

This position provides excellent experience in a well-established organisation known for innovation in disability and social services. We are one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Some of our staff benefits include: 

• Generous Not- For-Profit Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance for you and your family
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Staff Referral Bonus Program 

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.