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.

This role offers variety, autonomy, and impact. You'll connect with schools across your region, deliver engaging learning experiences, and support communities through both everyday wellbeing initiatives and more complex situations.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not for profit salary packaging
• 15 days personal leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Hybrid working arrangements - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

what you'll do

You'll partner with schools to embed the Be You framework in practical, meaningful ways - helping educators feel confident in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their students and staff.

Day to day, you will:

• Build strong relationships with school leaders and wellbeing teams, supporting them throughout their Be You journey
• Translate the Be You framework into practical strategies tailored to each school community
• Facilitate engaging online and face-to-face learning sessions for educators and school staff
• Support schools to plan, respond and recover following critical incidents, including suicide postvention, using evidence-based approaches
• Identify opportunities to expand Be You engagement across your region
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve program delivery
• Maintain accurate records of school engagement and contribute to reporting and evaluation activities
• Stay across emerging trends in youth mental health, education, and wellbeing

what you'll bring

You're someone who combines expertise with empathy, comfortable engaging a wide range of stakeholders and passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

You'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. education, public health, community development, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, counselling)
• At least 3 years' post-graduate experience in a related field
• Strong knowledge of mental health, education, or public health policy in Australia
• Proven experience building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (ideally within schools or community settings)
• Confidence facilitating learning for adult audiences, both online and in person
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience with data systems and reporting
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel (including occasional overnight stays)

how to apply 

If you're motivated by purpose, enjoy working with people, and want to help create mentally healthy school communities across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

• Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
• For further information contact Trish Nicoll, State Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Consultant - Be You Program - Sydney / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, applications and interviews for this position will commence immediately upon receipt of applications and the role be closed as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

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.

A position description is attached.