• Innovation in Youth Mental Health
• $70,000 - $90,000 commensurate with skills and experience
• Generous salary packaging opportunities available, up to the maximum amount
• Based in Melbourne, great location close to Flagstaff Station and Gardens

The Be You Program

headspace is a service delivery partner for the beyondblue Be You initiative. The Be You program provides online training and resources, backed by 70 expert staff on the ground, to support busy principals, teachers and early learning professionals to nurture the mental health and wellbeing of young people and their families. More Information on the Be You program can be found at: https://beyou.edu.au/.

The Role

An exciting role exists for an energetic, clinically qualified mental health professional to support schools through the implementation of the “Be You” Service. headspace, as the implementation partner, will work with beyondblue to deliver an interactive framework of evidenced-based information, professional advice and support to primary and secondary schools. The Be You Service through continuous professional development of educators will promote optimal social and emotional health and wellness in schools.

What We're Looking For

headspace is seeking an engaging individual who is experienced in the provision of youth mental health care, including risk assessment, and delivering clinical or advisory services to schools. Your highly developed communication skills will allow you to effectively deliver education and training packages and you will demonstrate the ability to engage, liaise and interact with a broad range of stakeholders across the national health and education sectors. Your empathetic style will enable you to effectively engage with families and other networks in the care of young people. This role primarily supports teachers, leaders and schools rather than providing direct clinical services to young people

What We Offer

This role requires intra-state and inter-state travel. In return, we offer a generous car allowance, as well as a flexible and dynamic work environment where you have the opportunity to truly make a difference to young Australians.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000, with salary commensurate with skills and experience, plus generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount. For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.

This role is being offered until 30 June 2021 in line with our current funding arrangement.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan is currently being developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.