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 

At headspace you will be part of something genuinely meaningful. The Response and Recovery Team is a collaborative team working to support the development and implementation of recovery strategies for school leaders, education workforces, students and families. This time limited program is specifically to support schools impacted by the Bondi terrorist attack across Southeastern Sydney, NSW and nationally.

This role offers variety, autonomy, and impact.

Maximum term contract to 30 June 2027.

why you'll love working with us

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary sacrificing
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part time)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

what you'll do

Working in this role, you will:

• Assist in the development, coordination, planning and implementation of program activities including training and capacity building strategies.
• Facilitation of webinars and workshops. Some workshops will be between the hours of 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday.
• Undertake analysis of schools to identify needs, opportunities and stakeholder relationships that will drive the recovery program.
• Work to strengthen the impacted community.
• Work with key stakeholders to promote information sharing and coordination of activities and local action plans.
• Enhance community capacity with recovery building mental health literacy and help seeking skills.

In this role, you may engage with young people and families navigating complex mental health and wellbeing concerns, including distressing or sensitive situations. We are committed to supporting our staff through supervision and reflective practice and encourage applicants to consider how this work may impact them personally.

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in education (including qualification in adult education), public health promotion, community development and/or mental health.
• Experience in influencing change and working in collaborative partnerships with school leadership teams and/or education authorities, local community agencies and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of the common social and mental health challenges faced by young people and experienced by school communities, including suicide postvention, suicide, self-harm and trauma.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.

how to apply 

• Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
• For further information contact Phillip Stone, Response and Recovery Program Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Response and Recovery Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.