If you are passionate about working with young people and are experienced in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field, then this is a great opportunity.
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, which offers a great place to work with a commitment to flexibility, innovation and teamwork.
About us
headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Wollongong work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.
Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Wollongong. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT.
About the position
We are seeking an energetic and experienced vocational specialist to join our team.
The Vocational Specialist will work with young people who experience barriers to employment and/or education to support them to achieve their vocation and/or education goals. This will involve assertive outreach work combined with excellent youth engagement skills to ensure young people are well supported and are linked to suitable employment opportunities.
This position will also provide vocational leadership to clinical staff within their centre and actively develop partnerships with a wide range of external organisations to enhance vocational outcomes for young people. This will include extensive contact with employers, training providers, educational institutions, community service organisations and other health professionals.
This opportunity is full-time, fixed term to 30 June 2024 with a possibility of extension. Full-time positions have the option for a Rostered Day Off each month.
Why join GPH?
- Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!
We are looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications including relevant professional registration as required and/or experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field
- Extensive knowledge of issues that impact young people when accessing employment and/or educational opportunities
- Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems
- Experience developing good business relationships
Interested?
Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the ‘apply’ button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.
For more information contact: David Wootton, Service Manager – headspace Wollongong on 02 4220 7660 or via email at [email protected]
Applications close: 5 December 2023
*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, young people from multicultural communities and people with a disability.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.