- Make a difference to young people by joining a well-recognised national not-for-profit
- Based in Sydney or Canberra, full time with generous salary packaging available
- Innovation in Education and Youth Mental Health
What is headspace – Be You Program
headspace in collaboration with Beyond Blue deliver “Be You” the national mental health in education initiative. Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
The initiative has a multidisciplinary team (Clinicians, educators and other professionals) who support school communities nationally.
About the role
This exciting and diverse position will
- Support the implementation of ‘Be You’ in schools
- Build school leaders and educators mental health understanding and capacity
- Partner with schools to plan for, respond to and recover from a death by suicide in the school community
- This is a contract position offered until June 2023 with a salary range of $70,000 – $90,000. Renumeration is based on skills and experience.
Who we’re looking for?
headspace Be You is seeking an individual with tertiary qualifications in a relevant allied health discipline including psychology (clinical, counselling, educational, community and 4+2 or 5+1 pathways), mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or counselling.
The Be You Consultant will be an individual who is;
- Engaging and motivated who has demonstrated experience supporting individuals or communities in recovery/wellbeing post a critical incident or trauma
- Comprehensively knowledgeable of school environments
- A strong communicator and has excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- An experienced adult learning facilitator
- Available to travel within NSW/ACT, and has a full license and vehicle.
What’s on offer
- A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – for further info go to Smart Salary
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in 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.
- Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role and answer our Key Selection Questions below.
- For more information contact Rachel Jewell, Be You State Manager – NSW/ACT: [email protected] or 0475 838 049
- Applications close: 23 October 2022 11.30PM AEST
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Have a current Working with Children Check or pass a Working with Children Check (WWCC) in the State or Territory in which you work and reside in
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
- Have proof of a Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives
Key Selection Questions:
- What is your experience in working with young people with mental health issues, including assessing risk? What is your understanding of how mental health issues impact on young people and their learning?
- What are some key characteristics in engaging schools in a mental health program, such as Be You? Drawing on your experience and/or observation, describe some of the challenges and opportunities you might face.
- What are the effects on a school if they have been impacted by a suicide and what actions might a school take to support people who are at risk?
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.