• Join a well-known, trusted and highly respected organisation
• Support cultural capability across the headspace network
• Full time, hybrid based in Melbourne CBD (remote considered)

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.  

The First Nations Wellbeing and Healing team is part of the First Nations Wellbeing and Engagement Division at headspace National. The team provide guidance in delivering culturally safe, holistic, and culturally appropriate care to First Nations individual and communities.

why you'll love working with us 

At headspace, we're committed to safe, inclusive and high-quality services for young people and their families. Our culture is purpose-led and guided by our values and the headspace Way. We actively work to ensure culturally safe and responsive services for First Nations young people, and we celebrate and value diversity across identities, experiences and communities.

First Nations employees have access to the headspace Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff Network (ATSN), a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to connect and collaborate.

This is a great opportunity join our First Nations Wellbeing and Engagement division with the opportunity to shape the Cultural Supervision program as it develops.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, up to the maximum $15,900 per FBT year
• 15 days personal leave
• 20 days annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Ceremonial leave for First Nations employees
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP with a dedicated Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support line
• Access to professional development

what you'll do 

The Wellbeing and Healing team focusses on embedding cultural safety in the clinical delivery of the headspace model of care, grounded in First Nations approaches to Social and Emotional Wellbeing.

As the Program Lead, Cultural Supervision, you will lead and deliver culturally informed individual and group cultural supervision to staff across the headspace Centre Network and Digital Mental Health Programs that supports culturally safe and responsive online mental health service delivery by supporting clinicians and First Nations staff to reflect on their work and deepen their cultural understanding.

Working in this role, you will: 

• Facilitate reflective, culturally safe supervision that supports culturally responsive practice.
• Draw on First Nations knowledge systems, lived experience, and relevant clinical or practice experience.
• Coordinate the scheduling, intake, matching, and communications associated with cultural supervision delivery.
• Represent the Cultural Supervision Program in relevant meetings, communities of practice, and internal forums relevant to cultural supervision and workforce development.
• Contribute cultural knowledge and insights to relevant FNWE and DMHP projects, resources, and initiatives.

what you'll bring 

To be successful in this role, you will have proven ability to develop strong, respectful relationships with First Nations communities, organisations and representatives.

• This is an Identified position - the occupant must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.*
• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, mental health, allied health or a related field, with eligibility for appropriate professional association membership (where applicable).
• Clinical experience in mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, or related settings, including assessment, therapeutic or supportive interventions, and reflective practice.
• Experience in the provision of cultural and/or clinical supervision, mentoring, or structured workforce support.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, social and emotional wellbeing frameworks, and the impacts of colonisation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe and culturally informed support to both First Nations workforce and non‑Indigenous clinicians.

We value lived experience and transferrable skills, so if you meet some but not all of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

how to apply  

• To apply, please click "Apply Now" and include a current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria that will make you successful in this role
• We review all applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early
• Applications close: 11:30pm, on the closing date

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

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.