headspace Schools & Communities Clinical Lead

• Join an innovative not-for-profit making a difference to young people
• Full time, hybrid position - WFH and from Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin or Perth office
• Exciting leadership opportunity!

What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 170 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au

About the role

This exciting and diverse position will provide clinical leadership, consultation, and expertise in the delivery of evidence-informed service delivery and implementation of the program or projects and support the National Program Manager.

The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position working alongside the National Program Manager and Team Lead to support and contribute to the design, development and implementation of the workshops within the Mental Health Education Program. These school-based workshops hold a strong focus on building the mental health literacy and capacity of, headspace centres, local services and wider school communities to implement an approach to evidence-based mental health promotion and early intervention. The Mental Health Education Program provides mental health education sessions to school staff, students, parents and carers, across Australia and specifically in regional, rural and remote school communities.

Who we're looking for

This role calls for a responsive and highly motivated individual with advanced clinical skills within mental health and has considerable demonstrated senior clinical experience including the provision of clinical supervision.

To be successful, you will possess exceptional leadership skills, advanced clinical competency and be highly motivated to engage, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of health professionals and organisations.

This role requires intra state and interstate travel.

What's on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/
• Salary range of $103,500 - $109,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and one of the National headspace Offices
• Professional development opportunities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Irene Foulis, headspace Schools & Communities National Program Manager on [email protected]
• Applications close 11.30pm Wednesday 9th April 2025

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
• The ability to travel both regionally and interstate as required
• A current driver's licence and use of a fully maintained motor vehicle

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.