headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Our mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12 to 25 years.

The opportunity:

The Youth and Family Care Coordinator is an exciting role at headspace Redcliffe that is responsible for coordinating the implementation of key parts of the young person’s care plan. This is a full-time opportunity within an established centre filled with a welcoming multidisciplinary team until June 30th 2026.

As a Youth and Family Care Coordinator no two days will be the same as you will deliver psychosocial interventions (including skills development, improving self-care, and increasing social connection and engagement in structured activities) and ensure that there is effective coordination among the stakeholders supporting the young person.

Responsibilities include:

· Collaboratively develop and manage care plans for young people to address their mental health and psychosocial needs.

· Coordinate and monitor the young person's care in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

· Provide individualised psychosocial support and interventions to young people, including skill development and increasing social connection.

· Incorporate family-inclusive practices and collaborate with family members and relevant individuals to support the young person's mental health.

· Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and ensure high-quality client records while complying with professional standards and legislative requirements.

About You

You’re passionate about supporting young people and skilled in coordinating care tailored to their mental health and well-being. You thrive in diverse environments and excel at building meaningful connections with those around you.

You bring:

· Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in youth work, care coordination, or support work, with a focus on recovery and fostering independence.

· Expertise in youth mental health, including strengths-based interventions, risk assessments, crisis response, and care plan development.

· Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, engage families, and collaborate with external services and community networks.

· Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail in documentation, including case notes and service coordination.

· Familiarity with mental health systems, policies, legislation, and referral pathways that support young people effectively

Benefits include:

· Joining a positive, inclusive, values-focussed team culture.

· Building your professional network throughout headspace and other organisations.

· Access to online professional development via headspace Learning and in-services.

· Salary packing option (up to $15,899 tax free!)

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

What makes our Redcliffe team special?

One of the best things about working at headspace Redcliffe is the close-knit, supportive environment. Our centre has a wonderful workplace culture, and we are committed to the wellbeing and growth of our team members (this opportunity happened because of internal promotion!). Working in youth mental health is equally challenging and rewarding, and this team supports each other through the best days, and the most difficult. We are proud to be a diverse team, but we are united in our passion for walking alongside young people during the mental health journey.

Be part of an exciting time of growth and opportunity in an organisation that you can be proud of being a part of.

Applications close 31st July 2025.

For queries contact James Gumley on [email protected] to apply hit ‘Apply now’. We can't wait to meet you!

Diversity is Strength. We encourage people from diverse ages, gender, identity, cultural backgrounds and experience including First nations peoples, Cultural and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIAP+, lived/ peer, mental health experience, to apply for this position.

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