Senior Clinical Advisor

• Join headspace National as a Senior Clinical Advisor
• Drive meaningful change in youth mental health
• Part time role 0.8 FTE - hybrid working - work from home and the CBD office

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

At headspace, we're on a mission to improve the lives of young Australians and their families. We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Clinical Advisor to play a key leadership role in shaping and strengthening clinical practice across our national centre network.

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a tangible impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people across the country.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Clinical Advisor, you'll bring your clinical expertise and strategic mindset to a dynamic and fast paced environment. You'll:

• Provide high level clinical advice across national programs and campaigns
• Develop innovative, evidence informed resources, tools and training
• Work closely with headspace centres to support consistent, high quality, youth friendly services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, young people and families in co-design processes
• Lead and contribute to projects that drive continuous improvement in youth mental health care
• Support the implementation of clinical programs and quality improvement initiatives nationally

Your work will support our mission to empower young people to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

What you bring:

You're a senior mental health clinician with:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or mental health nursing
• Full registration (or eligibility) with your relevant professional body (AHPRA or AASW)
• A deep understanding of youth mental health, early intervention, and evidence based care
• Demonstrated experience translating clinical evidence into practical, scalable service delivery
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• A passion for collaboration, innovation and supporting others to grow

Why headspace?

At headspace, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity and continuous learning. We're committed to supporting our people with:

• 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 $100-$110k base salary + super + salary packaging dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the office
• Professional development opportunities
• First rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to apply

If you're ready to combine your clinical knowledge with strategic influence to help create the future of youth mental health care in Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

• 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 Natasha Marston at [email protected]
• Applications close 10 June 2025

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Undergo and pass a headspace Police Check

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.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.