About Stride:
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey. We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
About the service:
The Medicare Mental Health Services are free and you do not need an appointment, referral or Medicare card to visit a Medicare Mental Health Centre. The new services in Devonport, Burnie and Outer Hobart are co-funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, to provide a streamlined approach to support better mental health and social wellbeing across the country.
The service is tailored to the needs of the community in Tasmania and provides a combination of peer-integrated recovery and clinical support.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:
- Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department
- Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting
About the Location:
Glenorchy is a vibrant community located in Greater Hobart metropolitan area. Glenorchy means ‘glen of tumbling waters’ and is widely known for its mountain backdrop, relaxed lifestyle and scenic outdoor adventures. It is nestled on the beautiful River Derwent and within close access to Mount Wellington.
This new Medicare Mental Health Service in Glenorchy will be proudly based in one of Tasmania’s most significant buildings that was designed in 1957 by renowned architect Esmond Dorney. The glass building holds a unique butterfly roof and is a well-known local treasure.
On Offer:
- Based in Glenorchy, TAS
- Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity available
- Working 3 days per week (days of the week are negotiable)
- Paying on SCHADs award plus Super
- Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free) and meals/entertainment packaging of up to $2,650!!
- Leave loading at 17.5%
- Work/life balance, supporting time with family and friends
- Leave purchase options available
- One paid wellbeing leave day per year
- Paid parental leave support
- Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent training & career development opportunities
Role overview:
The Community Engagement Coordinator seeks opportunities to reach out to people with mental health issues and the communities that support them, to provide health education, raise mental health literacy and community awareness and link people to appropriate services.
You will develop, facilitate and evaluate a range of community events, and health and education programs designed to improve mental health literacy and community awareness of challenges faced by people with mental illness, in order to increase early identification and help them to get early access to appropriate services.
You will work closely with our clinical team to understand the services that Medicare Mental Health Centre provides, to advocate our services to the wider community.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Diploma qualification in mental health or other relevant discipline
- Experience in a similar role working with people with mental health concerns
- Experience in planning, developing and delivering of high-quality education, training, and community awareness programs and activities
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with and engage a variety of different people and stakeholders
- Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Confidence in use of IT including social media applications (e.g. Facebook), as well as website maintenance
- Excellent verbal communication and written skills, including the ability to identify potential funding sources and write the appropriate grant submissions
- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
- Current Driver’s License
Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply Now!
To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 03 June 2026.
Any queries please email recruitment@stride.com.au
- Published on 20 May 2026, 4:39 AM