about headspace

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation established to improve the wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25.

Through our national programs, partnerships, and support for the headspace network, we help young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges with confidence. We strive to create environments where every young person
feels empowered, supported, and able to thrive. Learn more at headspace.org.au

why you'll love working with us

At headspace, you'll be part of something genuinely meaningful. The Be You initiative is a nationally recognised, federally funded program supporting schools to build mentally healthy communities and you'll play a key role in bringing that to life.

You'll work alongside passionate, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations like Early Childhood Australia and Beyond Blue, all united by a shared purpose: improving outcomes for young people.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary sacrificing
• 15 days personal leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

what you'll do

Working in this role, you will:

• Lead Be You quarterly contract reporting
• Lead and prepare reporting and data insights for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead coordination of internal conference/summit events such as Divisional National Meetings
• Lead internal projects related to workforce delivery and workforce development
• Coordinate Be You State teams to attend external conferences
• Design and maintain systems and processes to improve efficiencies for the national and State teams
• Represent Be You on internal working groups to facilitate integration between headspace programs
• Lead rollout of change management processes for the Be You program
• Support aspects of Be You delivery such as tri-org project teams by representation on relevant groups

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in project coordination and contracts management
• Proven experience in data analysis and reporting
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional multi-tasking and project delivery skills including the ability to prioritise and achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes and under time pressure
• Demonstrate the ability to pay attention to detail, problem solve and identify solutions to meet project deliverables within a deadline
• A proven record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and web-based

How to Apply

• Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
• For further information contact Melanie Rewuk, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] using the subject line: Be You National Senior Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

headspace is an inclusive, safe and committed employer

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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. For this reason, we will conduct a National Criminal Background Check and Working with Children Check as part of our recruitment process for all new employees.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.