• Full Time, Maximum term, 12 month contract position
• Open to candidates based in Western Australia or nationwide, with remote or hybrid working arrangements depending on location.
• Support delivery of progressive, and inclusive services building a brighter future for young people
• Salary range $67,000 to $80,000 + super and generous salary packaging.

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

This position promotes a positive, personalised and strengths-based approach to career development, job seeking and educational attainment.

• Provide vocational assistance to young people facing barriers to work and study
• Use strengths-based approaches to help young people reach their work and study goals
• Work directly with a caseload of young people providing appointments via web chat, phone, email and video chat, delivering personalised work and study sessions based around a young person's goals and where they are on their work/study journey
• Work within a small and collaborative team alongside mental health clinicians who work closely with Specialists to provide integrated clinical care
• Deliver vocational interventions aimed at minimising the impact of mental health challenges on a young person's engagement with work and study, building resilience and enabling recovery
• Collaborate with educational institutions, employment agencies and employers to assist young people with identifying opportunities
• Work closely with referral partners, including headspace centres, to promote and driveservice referrals and undertake care collaboration

Who we're looking for

• Experience in providing work, study and career support to young people
• A comprehensive understanding of the employment landscape, coupled with an ability to actively engage young people with complex needs
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems
• Sustain collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders within the employment and education service system

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, up to the maximum $15,900 per FBT year
• 15 days personal leave
• 20 days annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

how to apply 

• Click on 'Apply Now' to see the position description, and to complete your application.
• In your application please upload:
  • Your resume
  • A cover letter
  • A 2 minute video introduction (30mb). Directions on the video content are provided below.

Video introduction: All applications must submit a video introduction to be considered for the role. This is a chance for us to get to know you and understand your passion for the role. Please note; if submitting a video introduction presents any unexpected challenges or impacts your ability to best highlight what you could bring to the role, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.

The video must;

• Be no longer than 2 minutes in length with a file size no larger than 30mb (you won't be able to upload it otherwise).
• Provide a quick overview of why you are interested in this role and what experience you have that makes you the ideal candidate.
• Provide a quick overview of what you believe are the key issues young people living with mental health challenges can face in reaching their work/study goals, particularly those in your state/territory.
• Tell us one unexpected skill you'd bring to our team.

We will fill this role as soon as we find the right person and will be reviewing applications as soon as received, so if this role appeals to you, apply now.

If you have any further questions please contact Alyssa Haskett at [email protected] using the subject line: Work and Study Specialist - Career Coach - Western Australia / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this 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.