• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit organisation
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Casual positions, Working from Home

What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 149 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

What is headspace's Online Communities

Online Communities provides online peer to peer support via our online group chats to young people and family and friends. Online Communities is part of the headspace DMHP, a division of headspace National which provides online support via digital mediums to young people and families across Australia. The headspace Online Community aims to provide opportunities for meaningful connection, peer support and real-time discussion about specific topics with professionals and peer workers.

About the role

This role will work with the Online Communities team to provide online moderation and peer support to young people aged 12-25 years.

Learn more about Online Communities here: www.my.headspace.org.au/online-communities.

• Provide support to young people by using your lived experience to share, learn, and support one-another within our Online Communities Peer Group chats
• Be a part of a team of peer workers from across Australia
• Be trained in peer support principles and online moderation skills to create a safe space for young people to connect and share with each other

Who we're looking for

• A friendly person to help moderate online group chats and speak about your lived experience. This includes Monitoring messages from young people, reinforcing supportive messages, and sharing your own experiences to support others
• Someone who understands current issues in mental health for young people

What's on offer

• Remote based role on a casual basis
• Professional development opportunities
• A focus on wellbeing and commitment to diversity
• Casual hourly rate of $32.05 +25% loading
• Evening Shift penalty rates

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description and application questions, to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume, response to the application questions and a 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 the online communities team at [email protected] using the subject line: Online Communities Peer Support Moderator - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

• Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will close this advert once we have suitable candidates for interview.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Hold a valid 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

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.