• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Full time fixed-term opportunity to 8 August 2025 (parental leave replacement), based in Melbourne (Hybrid role)
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team

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 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

What is Strategy, Impact and Policy?

The Strategy, Impact and Policy Division at headspace is responsible for headspace National's strategy, policy and evaluation and monitoring functions. As a core part of the Division, the Evaluation and Monitoring Team are responsible for ensuring all headspace services are rigorously monitored and evaluated so that we can systematically track, assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of our services, and support learning and strategic decision making for continuous service improvement and organisational impact.

Tell me about the role…

The primary purpose of this position is to support the comprehensive monitoring and reporting across headspace programs.

The Monitoring and Reporting Advisor will closely with the Data Monitoring and Insights Lead to manage cross-program data requests and support the monitoring and reporting needs for key internal and external stakeholders, including the headspace Executive Team and program funders. As part of the wider Evaluation & Monitoring Team, the Monitoring and Reporting Advisor will support the development, management and review of program minimum data sets, including documenting business rules and data definitions.

Who we're looking for

• Qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or other relevant discipline with a strong monitoring, data reporting or data analysis component.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in supporting program monitoring and reporting, or in undertaking quantitative research, data collection or analysis.
• Experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and reporting processes within a health, mental health or community care setting.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using data analysis, analytics and reporting software, preferably Tableau, Excel, and SPSS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience developing analytical reports, and the ability to liaise with and present information to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong alignment with the values of the organisation under The headspace Way

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 $82,500 - $92,500 dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Fixed-time contract to 8 August 2025 (parental leave replacement)
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• 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 Nic Telford, Head of Evaluation and Monitoring at [email protected] using the subject line: Monitoring and Reporting Advisor 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.