• Full-time parental leave backfill position for 12 months
• Hybrid working based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney
• Use evidence to shape the future of youth mental health in 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.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Evaluation specialist to lead high-impact projects that inform how headspace services are delivered and improved across the country.

This role sits within our Evaluation and Monitoring (Impact) Team at headspace National Office, delivering complex and priority evaluation projects across headspace programs and services.

You'll work closely with program teams, service designers, and delivery partners across the national network, using routine service data (including headspace minimum data sets) and other methods to generate meaningful insights.

Your work will directly support continuous improvement, strategic decision-making, and national policy and sector influence.

Who we're looking for

You're a confident and experienced evaluator who can navigate complexity and bring clarity. You combine strong technical skills with a strategic mindset, and you're skilled at turning evidence into practical insights that drive real-world impact.

What you'll bring

• At least four years' experience delivering end‑to‑end evaluation projects, ideally within health, mental health, youth, or community settings.
• Postgraduate qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience in evaluation.
• Strong skills in program logic design, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.

How to apply 

• Click 'Apply Now' to view the full position description.
• To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key requirements of the 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.