- Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised NFP
- Support delivery of an authentic, progressive, and inclusive service building a brighter future for young people
- Full time role, with work location negotiated (flexible and hybrid work arrangements available
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
This rewarding leadership position sits within headspace Vocational Services, an online service that provides support to young people who are living with mental health difficulties and facing barriers to work and study participation. This role is responsible for the implementation of clinical services offered to young people and managing a small team of Clinical Advisors.
Who we’re looking for
- A strong leader with clinical experience and professional knowledge of team management and service delivery.
- An innovative mental health professional who can demonstrate advanced clinical competency and be highly motivated to engage, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of professionals.
- Approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology (clinical, counselling, and 4+2 or 5+1 pathway), mental health nursing, and occupational therapy.
- Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body. Social workers are required to be eligible for full membership with AASW. Psychologists, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists are required to have full registration with AHPRA.
- Advanced level of clinical skills within (youth) mental health and demonstrated knowledge and experience in the provision of mental health assessments, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and short-term mental health interventions to young people.
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical guidance and advice for an integrated mental health service.
- Experience in managing a small team including day to day line management, developing a positive team culture and providing stable and supportive leadership.
- Experience in supporting clinical service delivery/program management and development, including providing oversight of governance.
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to interact with a diverse range of people, for example, young people, health professionals, academic researchers, service providers, etc.
What’s on offer
- 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 the office
- Professional development opportunities
- A focus on wellbeing
- A commitment to diversity
How to apply
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to see the position description, and to complete your application where you need to upload 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
- Applications close 16 November
- For more information contact Karen Fletcher email: [email protected].
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
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.