• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Part Time 4 days, remote role
• 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.

What is the Be You initiative?

headspace in collaboration with Beyond Blue deliver "Be You", the national mental health in education initiative. Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and innovative leader to join the headspace Be You team. This role will hold the state/territory level stakeholder portfolio, ensure the Be You program is aligned to local education initiatives and priorities, and foster key stakeholder relationships so that they are continuously developed and maintained.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking someone who holds a relevant tertiary qualification in education or health, coupled with strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work effectively with stakeholders internally and externally and be a motivated and effective team member contributing to a positive team culture.

To be successful, you will possess demonstrated leadership experience inclusive of line management, experience in education or youth mental health as well as experience delivering mental health programs or initiatives in education settings.

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
• Remote working
• 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 Jen Berthold, Be You State/Territory Manager - VIC/TAS [email protected] using the subject line: Be You State / Territory Coordinator, TAS - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.