• Make a difference to the lives of young people at an innovative and world-renowned not for profit
• Deliver important work that drives meaningful change
• Newly created full time senior position

What is headspace

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

Reporting to the Executive Director Clinical Practice, the Head of Participation & Lived Experience will develop and implement an ambitious vision for their portfolio that seeks to position headspace as a sector leader in driving and implementing youth and family participation and lived experience practices. The role will design a strategy to advance participation at headspace and oversee the implementation of participation initiatives.

We are seeking

A highly motivated, visionary and collaborative leader, who can lead a team of participation and project staff to drive and champion a culture that embeds participation and lived experience across all of headspace's operations.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or a minimum of seven years' experience in relevant roles
• Highly motivated, creative and innovative leader
• Extensive experience overseeing, developing and implementing comprehensive and innovative participation programs that value the expertise of those with lived experience
• Experience in mental health and/or suicide and/or young people including working alongside consumers as partners in improving services
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the youth mental health and / or youth services sector
• Demonstrated understanding of the lived experience of family who support young people with mental health challenges
• Extensive experience in developing and leading a team to be innovative and deliver to defined outcomes in a high-pressured environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the ability to operate effectively at a national level with a range of individuals as well as organisational stakeholders across a range of sectors, settings, states, and territories.
• Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing large scale, organisation wide projects
• A passion for youth mental health and championing opportunities for meaningful lived experience participation

What's on offer

Be part of a world-leading organisation that makes a difference and drives meaningful change within the community. We offer a workplace where people are supported to grow their skills and knowledge in the critical field youth mental health. We include generous salary packaging options up to the maximum amount (for further info go to Smart Salary).

We also offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 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 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
• For more information contact Vikki Ryall, Executive Director Clinical Practice email: [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Participation and Lived Experience enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations 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.