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Job description

Position: Work & Study Specialist (headspace & Adult Community Education)

Eligibility: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) OR AQF Level 6 qualification or above in a relevant discipline such as vocational services, employment services, career development, education, youth work, or a related field with demonstrated transferable experience.

Working Location: Berri, South Australia

Classification: Services Level 3

Job Status: Part Time

Pay (per annum): $72,836 - $77,988 (Pro-Rata + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging)

Applications Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 22 September 2025

About the Role

We’re seeking a Work & Study Specialist (headspace & Adult Community Education) to join our team and support both young people and adult learners in overcoming barriers to education, training, and employment.

In this dynamic role, you’ll provide vocational support to young people aged 12–25 through the headspace program, helping them navigate pathways to work and study. You’ll also deliver inclusive, community-based foundation skills programs to adults through the Adult Community Education (ACE) initiative, empowering participants to build confidence and transition into further learning or employment.

FocusOne Health offers a supportive environment, working with a team of mental health professionals and organisational specialists, to support your development. Access to significant Professional Development opportunities are available.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful applicant will be remunerated in accordance with FocusOne Health’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer flexible terms and conditions and attractive salary packaging arrangements. For more information about salary packaging, please visit Discover salary packaging - Community Business Bureau (cbb.com.au).

Comprehensive onboarding and induction to the role will be provided to the successful applicant.

We reserve the right to appoint to the role prior to the application closure date.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Gemma Nickolai, headspace Berri Centre Manager at FocusOne Health on (08) 8582 3823.

Pre-Employment Screening If you are selected for an interview, copies of the documentation outlined below will be requested at the job interview.

Pre-Employment Declaration
☒ Pre-Employment Declaration Form

Criminal History Assessment
In accordance with the South Australian Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 and the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, the successful application will be required to attain appropriate criminal and relevant history screening assessment / criminal history check.

The following checks will be required for this role:

☒ National Police Clearance
☒ Working with Children Check (DHS)

Certificates & Licences
☒ Qualification/s ☒ DHS Safe Environments for Children and Young People: Through Their Eyes (SE:TTE) training – Full Day Course
☒ Current Drivers Licence (valid in Australia)
☒ Motor Vehicle Registration
☒ Certificate of Currency for Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance

If these documents are not available by the interview date, this can be discussed on the day.

Immunisation Records
FocusOne Health strongly encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated to protect their health and that of our clients and their family and friends.