• Immerse yourself in rewarding work with young people and their families and friends
• Collaborate and enjoy a supportive multi-disciplinary team, network of services, and generous professional development opportunities
• Relish the great lifestyle location of the Clarence Valley and surrounds 

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. 

About our organisation and services

Health Voyage, as lead agency for headspace Grafton, has a vacancy for a dedicated Vocational Specialist to work full time (38 hours per week).  The Work & Study team are responsible for providing vocational services to young people who are referred to work and study support at headspace Grafton as part of their care. This is aligned with the international model of supported employment: ‘Individual Placement and Support’ (IPS). The overall aims of vocational support for young people is to minimise the impact of their mental health issue and to enable recovery through meaningful employment or education.

About the role:

• Work in conjunction with headspace staff to support young people accessing headspace services to gain employment or to engage in education 
• Liaise with local employers, education providers and health professionals to ensure ease of access and smooth transition across a range of employment and educational opportunities for young people

About You:

If you have a qualification in vocational services, employment services, education, youth work or have relevant transferable experience you would be well suited to this opportunity.

We seek candidates who have a passion for working with, and inspiring resilience in young people to overcome barriers to accessing employment and/or educational opportunities.  You will have knowledge and expertise in the employment sector, combined with an understanding of, skills and interest in, the youth mental health field. 

A full list of key responsibilities is outlined in the Position Description, which can be obtained by emailing [email protected]  

To find out more about headspace Grafton, follow us on our social pages or call in to our Centre in Duke Street, Grafton. 

Other Information:

• Comprehensive IPS (Work & Study) program and headspace training provided on commencement
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave available to eligible employees
• Generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
• Health Voyage regards the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our contractors and our communities to be our highest priority, which is why we require all employees to have received at least two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication form. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this position.

To Apply

Written applications should include: 

• an outline of your claims to the position demonstrating how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed on the Position Description (contact us for a PD)
• your current resume detailing your skills, qualifications, and experience, including the names and contact details for two referees, with at least one referee being a current or most recent supervisor

Email your complete application to [email protected] 

Enquiries to: Alyson Kavanagh, Supervisor/Senior Work & Study Vocational Specialist, headspace Grafton on (02) 6642 1520 

Please note there is no application close date and applications will be reviewed as they are received. We invite you to apply as soon as possible. 

Health Voyage is committed to a workplace culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our workforce and members. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQA+, or have a lived experience of mental health are encouraged to apply.