Redcliffe, Brisbane QLD
Community Development (Community Services & Development)
Full-time Fixed-Term Contract to 30 June 2027
Help shape the future of mental health support in the Redcliffe community.
Communify is seeking an experienced Community Development and Transition Coordinator to play a pivotal role in establishing and transitioning the Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) into a thriving, community-connected service.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, stakeholder collaboration and improving access to mental health services. Working alongside the Centre Manager and a multidisciplinary team, you'll help ensure the Centre is designed with and for the community through meaningful consultation, co-design and partnership development.
About Communify
Communify is one of Queensland's leading not-for-profit community organisations, supporting people across all life stages to live healthy, connected and independent lives.
Our services span:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Aged care
- Disability and NDIS
- Housing and homelessness
- Family and individual support
- Alcohol and other drug recovery
- Community development and neighbourhood centres
Our people are united by a commitment to inclusion, compassion, innovation and social justice.
About the Role
Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will coordinate community development and transition activities that support the successful implementation and ongoing development of the Medicare Mental Health Centre.
You'll work closely with community members, people with lived experience, health providers, government agencies and partner organisations to ensure the service remains responsive, culturally safe and informed by community needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering community engagement, consultation and co-design activities
- Building strong partnerships across health, government and community sectors
- Supporting the transition of the Redcliffe MMHC into a full Medicare Mental Health Centre
- Coordinating stakeholder forums, meetings and community events
- Supporting the Mental Health Care Partners Pilot Program
- Contributing to research, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Preparing project reports and maintaining accurate records
- Promoting awareness of the Centre throughout the Moreton Bay community
About You
You are an experienced community development or project professional who enjoys bringing people together to create meaningful change.
You'll bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Sciences or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and partnership building
- Experience delivering consultation and co-design projects
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
- Experience undertaking research, evaluation and reporting
- A collaborative approach and commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally safe practice
Experience working within mental health or alcohol and other drug services will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
At Communify, you'll join a values-driven organisation where your work makes a genuine difference.
We offer:
- Opportunity to help establish an innovative mental health service
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Ongoing professional development and supervision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- A culture that values collaboration, diversity and wellbeing
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain):
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- National Police Check
- Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Our Commitment to Diversity
Communify is committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people seeking asylum and refugees, and people of all ages and identities.
If you're passionate about strengthening communities and improving access to mental health support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply on our careers website https://communify.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs by reading the position description which outlines the Position Objective, Duties and Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. Apply by clicking on the button. Please include a resume and cover letter responding to the selection criteria. Applications accepted by 11pm, 31/07/2026
