• Join an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Coach and support Principal's across Queensland
• Generous salary ($90,000 - $100,000) + salary packaging

What is headspace Schools :

headspace Schools, in Partnership with the Department of Education Queensland, provides state-wide support service specifically for primary and secondary school Principals, Deputy Principals and Heads of Campus who have managed a critical or complex incident or experience trauma within their school community.

Tell me about the role

• The Principal Coaching Advisor will provide support to School Leaders in state schools across Queensland to support their wellbeing and help manage stress reactions which arise from critical incidents
• You'll provide one on one support and will utilise strategies such as facilitated reflective practice and psychoeducation to assist with stress management.
• Deliver training to leadership in order to build their capacity to respond to incidents in their school community.
• This is a contract position until 30 June 2022.

Who we're looking for

headspace Schools is seeking a Social Worker or APHRA registered Psychologist who ;

• Engaging and motivated and has demonstrated experience supporting individuals or communities in recovery/wellbeing post a critical incident or trauma.
• Brings comprehensive knowledge of school environments
• Strong communication and excellent stakeholder engagement
• Experienced adult learning facilitator
• Available to travel within Queensland and has a full license and vehicle.

What's on offer

Generous salary packaging - up to the maximum amount for a charity organisation. For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.

• Flexible work environment - current work from home/work from office hybrid model, flexible hours and start times and other options to support work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities - including leadership programs, regular line management support, one-on-one and group clinical supervisions and tailored skills development
• Outstanding CBD location (South Brisbane) - for headspace School staff, with excellent on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being - Social and wellbeing committees, EAP, other initiatives to support a holistic approach to wellbeing A commitment to diversity - we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity
• The salary for this role is competitive ($90,000 - $100,000) and will be commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount.

Application Process

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please click the 'Apply" button below. You will also be able to see the position description through this process.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your CV as soon as possible.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact:

Name: Lisa Greene - headspace Schools Program Manager

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: QLD Principal Coaching Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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.