Community Coach - Agnes Water

Impact Community Health Service (ICHS) is growing! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have lived experience that can inspire and support those around you? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Community Coach, you'll be at the heart of enhancing mental health and wellbeing for community members in the beautiful Discovery Coast area. Your unique insights and experiences will be key in implementing effective peer-to-peer strategies, driving positive outcomes for all participants.

This role is full -time, fixed-term until 30 June 2026.

What you'll be doing Empower and Support : Work closely with priority groups, including older adults, individuals facing socioeconomic challenges, and residents of rural and remote areas.Connect and Educate : Link individuals with local resources and provide valuable education on wellbeing and self-care strategies.Make a Real Impact : Collaborate with GP services to reach those who need it most, fostering a healthier, happier community.Coordinate and Contribute : Develop and attend community events, maintain partnerships, provide culturally appropriate referrals, and support program evaluation through data collection and reporting.What we're looking for Minimum Cert IV in Peer / Mental Health or relevant fieldExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to create a supportive and non-judgemental environment.Experience in facilitating group sessions and community events.Knowledge of local resources and service systems.Ability to collect and analyse data for program evaluation.Why Join IMPACT? Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) : Enjoy a better work-life balance.Salary Packaging : Up to $18,500 per year to increase your take-home pay.Birthday Bonus Day Off : Celebrate your special day with an extra day off.Paid Volunteer Time : 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice.Career Advancement : Opportunities for growth with our 'grow your own' approach.Leadership Programs : Access to programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders.Supportive Environment : Workplace Chaplaincy for confidential support.Corporate Benefits : Westpac Corporate Partner program, discounted gym membership, and more.Inclusive Workplace : We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia.To find out more, view our Position Description

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Cover letter showing uswhy you are a greatmatch for this roleIMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all.IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.

IMPACT Community Services Limited(IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Together, We Move towards a future inclusive of all. This begins by acknowledging our presence on the lands of Aboriginal communities. IMPACT operates on the unceded lands of the Butchulla, Gureng Gureng, Wakka Wakka, Kabi Kabi, Wulli Wulli, Taribelang, Gurang and Byali.IMPACT has over 45 years of serving our communities and we are humbled in the presence of First Nations Peoples who share an ongoing connection to these lands for over 65,000 years. We are truly grateful to share and learn from their collective experiences.We respectfully live upon these lands, with good faith and a commitment to ongoing learning, sharing, caring and respecting these lands, the peoples, and the environment, together in humility.

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