• This is a maximum term contract, full time or part-time of 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) until 26 February 2027
• Hybrid working based in Melbourne
• Lead the Future of Australia's Youth Mental Health Workforce

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.

why you'll love working with us

At headspace National, we believe every young person deserves access to skilled, compassionate mental health care. Behind every great clinician is someone who inspired, supported and developed them. This is your opportunity to be that person at a national scale.

We're looking for an experienced allied health leader to join our Workforce Planning & Development team, where you'll lead innovative programs that develop Australia's future youth mental health workforce. From growing student placement opportunities across the country to building the capability of our Clinical Educator network, your work will influence how thousands of emerging clinicians begin their careers.

what you'll do

You'll provide strategic leadership across several national initiatives that strengthen the pipeline of allied health professionals entering youth mental health.

You'll lead the growth and sustainability of our national student placement program, oversee discipline specific initiatives across psychology, social work and occupational therapy, and drive the development of a highly capable Clinical Educator workforce supporting headspace services nationwide.

This is a role where you'll think strategically, collaborate and influence nationally.

what you'll bring

You're an experienced clinician and leader who enjoys developing people just as much as delivering great clinical outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.
• At least 7 years experience in mental health clinical practice.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of the youth mental health sector and the headspace service network.
• Experience building strategic partnerships and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional communication, project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• A genuine passion for growing Australia's future allied health workforce.

To be successful, you'll need:

• Current eligibility for registration or membership with your relevant professional body (AHPRA or AASW).
• A valid Working With Children Check.
• A satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Capacity to undertake occasional travel.

If you're ready to influence the future of youth mental health and leave a lasting legacy on Australia's clinical workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

how to apply 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to Apply now and help shape the next generation of youth mental health professionals.

For further information contact Natasha Smith, National Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Student Program - Discipline and Clinical Educator Lead 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.