About the role

This new and exciting position will take a leading role in the development, implementation and refinement of outreach and engagement initiatives, nationally across the headspace network, to enhance outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor and advocate, where you will have the opportunity to make a strategic impact and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at national, state, and regional levels. Through your recommendations for service design and integration, you will also be a key driver at the operational level. If you're keen to join our dedicated First Nations Cultural Practice & Engagement Team with an exciting agenda ahead, then this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic thinker and have a consultative style, coupled with a proven track record in the successful delivery of culturally informed initiatives. You will be confident in making recommendations and in managing all aspects of a project in a fast-paced environment. With exceptional interpersonal skills, you will develop rapport quickly to build relationships and strategic partnerships internally across the headspace network and externally with government, non-government, and community partners. You will also be available for regular interstate travel. As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, your cultural and social awareness will be central to this role.

What's on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne or Brisbane office (a flexible location will be considered for the right candidate)
• Professional development opportunities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity
• Excellent not for profit salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - for further information visit smartsalary.com.au

How to apply

Click on 'Apply Now' to complete your application and upload your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the key selection criteria found in the position description.

For more information: please contact Daniel Knapp, National Manager First Nations Cultural Practice and Engagement, via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager - Outreach and Relationships - Flexible Location 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
• It is an essential operational requirement that this position is occupied by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person*

*Please note, headspace considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

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.