• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised NFP
• Newly created part time position based in Melbourne or Brisbane
• Be part of a strategic, collaborative team committed to youth health & wellbeing

What is headspace National

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

This exciting new position will be responsible for supporting the development of clinical governance, safety and support structures for headspace National youth participation programs (visible.org.au), to facilitate program safety, and meaningful contribution in participation opportunities for young people. This role is ideal for an individual who has experience in using art and creativity to communicate about abroad range of mental health topics.

Who we’re looking for

Someone with significant expertise in youth mental health, a collaborative, supportive and continuous improvement approach along with:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant allied health discipline
• Significant experience in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field, with significant exposure to work in early intervention for young people experiencing mental ill health and their families. This should include a level of clinical skill in assessment, case formulation and interventions.
• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body:
• Psychologists, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists are required to be fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Social workers are required to be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Understanding of and experience supporting contemporary youth / lived experience participation activities, including facilitation and coordination of activities with young volunteers / young advocates
• Experienced in the facilitation of group workshops both in person and online
• A strong knowledge of the rationale, evidence and treatments for early intervention in youth mental health.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

What’s on offer

• Salary range of $90,000 – $100,000 + 10.5% super + salary packaging (pro rata, dependant on skills and qualifications)
• 12 month maximum term contract role
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount (for further info go to Smart Salary)
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model where you can work from home and the office
• A focus on well-being
• 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 5 October.
• For more information contact Vikki Ryall, 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 of a Covid-19 vaccination 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.