What is headspace National
headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 149 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.
About the role
The First Nations Senior Clinical Advisor forms part of the broader First Nations Wellbeing and Engagement division and will report directly to the National Manager, First Nations Wellbeing & Healing. As a step towards the delivery of culturally informed care, headspace is committed to supporting clinicians’ cultural knowledge when working with First Nations young people, families, and communities across Australia.
This role will assist in the ongoing development of the First Nations graduate program, the development of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) resources , and will provide strong leadership support in the recruitment of First Nations Allied Health Graduates.
A key function of the role will be building relationships with universities across Australia, key stakeholder engagement with representative bodies in the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector and headspace Centres to support and strengthen their cultural capability.
This position is offered until 30 June 2023, in line with the current funding term.
Who we’re looking for
- It is an essential operational requirement that this position is occupied by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person*
- Approved tertiary qualifications in social work, health, mental health, or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the value of First Nations approaches to healing and wellbeing, and the ongoing impacts of colonisation underpinned by the recognition of First Nations concerted resistance and survival.
- Proven track record working with First Nations people and representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural supervision, mentoring and workplace support.
- Demonstrated reflective practice skills and passion for professional growth.
- Demonstrated understanding of some of the challenges that First Nations early career trainees and clinicians may face in their work in a headspace service, and of the strengths that they may also bring to their work.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions, problem solve, and risk manage complex situations involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to liaise and build meaningful and sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, to support and build relationships and engage external stakeholders.
- Capacity to travel to Melbourne and regional and remote areas as required.
What’s on offer
- A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- Competitive salary range and excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/ [link removed].
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne/ Brisbane CBD office (a flexible work location will be considered for the right candidate)
- Professional development opportunities
- First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
- A focus on wellbeing
- A commitment to diversity
How to apply
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to view the position description, and to complete your application.
- Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
- For more information contact Kimberley Harrison, National Manager, First Nations Wellbeing and Healing, [email protected]
- Applications close 11:30pm, Wednesday 9 November 2022
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
- Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives
* Please note, headspace considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.