• Part-time (3 days per week)
• Hybrid working - location negotiable
• Help shape the future of youth mental health across Australia

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.

We're now looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Advisor to join our Practice, Translation and Impact Division. You will play a key role in strengthening the quality, safety and effectiveness of services delivered across the headspace network.

why you'll love working with us

As part of the headspace team, you'll enjoy a range of great benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• 15 days of personal leave
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Additional paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown period
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Salary of $115,000 pro rata + super + salary packaging

Most importantly, you'll be part of a collaborative, purpose driven organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to better outcomes for young people across Australia.

what you'll do

You'll work within a dynamic, collaborative team to translate evidence into practice across the national headspace network.

You'll bring deep clinical expertise and a passion for improving youth mental health outcomes to design, develop and implement initiatives that strengthen service delivery, workforce capability and model fidelity across headspace centres.

This is a highly influential role where you'll contribute to national projects, shape clinical resources and practice guidance, and support continuous quality improvement across one of Australia's most recognised youth mental health platforms.

what you'll bring

You are a clinically experienced professional who has strong frontline understanding and the ability to influence practice at a broader national level.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy or counselling
• Extensive clinical experience in mental health, particularly working with young people and their families
• Strong knowledge of youth mental health, early intervention approaches and contemporary service models
• Experience translating evidence into practice through projects, resources, training or quality improvement initiatives
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clinical or practice-based materials
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across diverse groups
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritise competing demands and deliver outcomes

Requirements

• Satisfactory National Criminal History Check
• Valid Working with Children Checks
• Full working rights in Australia
• Eligibility for professional registration or membership (AASW, AHPRA, ACA or PACFA as relevant)

How to apply 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to Apply now.

For further information contact Natasha Marston, Manager of Practice Development at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Clinical Advisor - Melbourne 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.