• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Fixed-term Full-time position (Parental leave cover - 12 months), Hybrid or remote role
• Be part of a strategic and collaborative 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 160 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:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the headspace First Nations Strategy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various projects led by the Cultural Practice and Engagement team in response to the Strategy.
• Support the Program Manager, First Nations Participation and Governance to embed robust and appropriate cultural governance across the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with consultants to deliver Strategy projects such as headspace's Cultural Safety Framework and its Resource Development Framework.

The Senior Project and Strategy Advisor will work cross-divisionally with the People & Culture division to support the roll out of cultural capability training across headspace National, and promote its importance to headspace centres, Lead Agencies and Primary Health Networks.

This successful applicant will also work with the Strategy, Impact and Policy Division assisting work exploring the cultural appropriateness of headspace data collection.

Who we're looking for

It is an essential operational requirement that this position is occupied by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.*

headspace is seeking someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications or comparable experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health or Mental Health, Human Services, Human Resources, Social Science, Data Analytics, Evaluation, or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
• Exceptional leadership, planning and program/project management skills at both strategic and operational levels.
• Capacity to assess and manage risk, problem solve and negotiate successful outcomes.
• Ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

* Please note, headspace considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

What's on offer

12-month Parental leave cover, full-time

• 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/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne/ Brisbane CBD office, or remote
• 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 [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project and Strategy Advisor - Brisbane / Melbourne 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.