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Working within a supportive team, the Art Group facilitator will develop, deliver and promote youth participation programs and activities within the context of the Art group. The focus is on promoting a socially inclusive environment for young people experiencing mental health issues to be able to engage with a range of early help-seeking mediums.
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you will:

• Plan art activities for the session and facilitate the Ninja art program which runs on a weekly basis within school terms.
• Coordinating SMS reminders, recording notes onto the Electronic Medical Record, and the maintenance of all other data collection requirements (with allowance of 0.5 hour for associated for setup and associated administrative duties).
• Where appropriate, to coordinate and facilitate opportunities for young people to engage with other supports within headspace.
• Provide an environment that is socially inclusive and provides an alternative entry point into headspace and supports early access into the service.

What you’ll need

You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to health and wellbeing outcomes for young people. The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Relevant certificate level qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Prior experience in group facilitation is desirable.
• Experience and/or understanding of mental health, drug and alcohol and other health/social issues facing young people.
• Experience in the development and delivery of creative Arts programs.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in partnership with young people and other members of the headspace team.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary package between $32.21- $35.14 per hour commensurate with skills and experience + 11% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation.
• Work with a passionate team, receive mentorship to drive career progression.

Orygen – leading the revolution

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.

Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always.

Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.
At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.

Join the revolution

If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, click 'Apply Now' by the closing date. Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found sooner.

This is a part time 3 hours per week during school terms until 30 June 2025.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services.
All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check, successful police check and having at least three COVID-19 vaccinations.

A position description is attached.