- Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
- Full time opportunity, based in Melbourne or Brisbane
- Be part of a multi-disciplinary team
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.
What is Strategy, Impact and Policy?
The Strategy, Impact and Policy Division at headspace is responsible for headspace National’s strategy, policy and evaluation and monitoring functions. Lead by the Executive Director, Strategy, Impact and Policy, the Strategy, Impact and Policy team collaborate and work closely with headspace staff, Executive and Board to drive high impact strategy and policy projects and exemplary business planning and reporting processes.
Tell me about the role…
The primary purpose of this position is to support the comprehensive monitoring of headspace Work and Study programs, both in centres and online.
A key focus of this role will be to support program monitoring and reporting across headspace Vocational Programs for key internal and external stakeholders, including multiple Government Departments. Additionally, the role will support the Evaluation and Monitoring Manager and other Evaluation staff in delivering evaluation activities.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or other relevant discipline with a strong monitoring component.
- Knowledge and/or experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and reporting processes within a health, mental health or community care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative research design, data collection, and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience developing analytical reports, and the ability to liaise with and present information to diverse audiences.
- Experience using data analysis and reporting software, preferably SPSS, NVivo and Tableau.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
- Strong alignment with the values of the organisation under The headspace Way
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 more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
- Salary range of $82,500 – $92,500 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne or Brisbane CBD office
- 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 Alice Wilkin, Evaluation and Monitoring Manager at [email protected]
- Applications close 11.30pm Thursday, 2 November 2023
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
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.