Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Vocational Coordinator to join the headspace Bankstown team.

This leadership opportunity is a chance to develop your career while working with young people with mental health issues to achieve their employment and educational goals.

The position is:

• Ongoing Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based at Bankstown
• Attractive salary starting at $82,000 per annum + 11% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunity

As the headspace Vocational Coordinator, you will work with the Clinical and Operations Manager to implement the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program. The IPS program aims to improve the educational and employment outcomes of young people with mental health concerns, who are at risk of disengaging from education and employment.

As the Vocational Coordinator, you will:

• Provide day-to-day vocational leadership to headspace Vocational Specialists and other clinical staff.
• Work with young people to develop individual support plans that set realistic goals and plan strategies, to overcome identified barriers to engage in employment and/or education.
• Support young people to achieve their vocational and/or education goals.
• Engage young people to ensure they link to suitable employment opportunities.
• Facilitate professional development workshops to promote the vocational recovery program.
• Develop partnerships with employers, training providers, educational institutions, community organisations and other health professionals.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in training and assessment, employment services, or psychosocial support.
• Demonstrated experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in providing support and/or supervision to lower or similar classified staff.
• Extensive knowledge of issues that impact young people with mental health issues when accessing employment and/or educational opportunities.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

For full criteria and position description, see inside job application.

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration equivalent to SCHCADS Level 4.
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900.
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier.
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave.
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions.
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST.
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff.
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc).

Interviews will be run on a rolling basis, click 'Apply now'!

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.