headspace Schools & Communities Clinical Lead

• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Full time, Hybrid role WFH and can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide
• Exciting opportunity with generous salary packaging options

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 149 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

• Drive and deliver clinical support to universities and communities including suicide postvention support Australia wide.
• Support the development and provision of clinical governance frameworks and practices for national responses to suicide
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision nationally
• Manage continuous improvement projects to ensure resources and practices align with the latest and emerging evidence and project needs.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking an individual with tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology (clinical, counselling, and 4+2 or 5+1 pathway), mental health nursing, and occupational therapy.

The Clinical Lead will be an individual who brings;

• An advanced level of clinical capability within child and youth mental health
• Experience in contributing to service development and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
• A strong client focus approach to service implementation
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to interact with a diverse range of people
• Can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide

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 $100,000-$106,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the office
• 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 Martine Oglethorpe, headspace Schools & Communities National Clinical Advisor ***********@headspace.org.au
• Applications close: 9am Monday 5 February 2024

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

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.