About the role

This is a full-time (38 hours/week) contract opportunity until June 2026, based at Headspace Hawkesbury as part of the Primary Care Team.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people (aged 12-25) explore their options for work, study, and career pathways in a supportive and engaging way.

You’ll be working with young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, supporting them through referrals from GPs, schools, community centres, families, and self-referrals. Headspace follows a “no wrong door” policy, meaning every young person who seeks help is supported—whether through direct assistance or referral to the right service.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting young people to develop job-ready skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, and job searching
• Helping young people explore career options and alternative education pathways
• Attending morning intake meetings to identify young people who could benefit from vocational and education support
• Setting up appointments and carrying your own caseload of young people
• Facilitating group activities and drop-in sessions
• Working alongside the Community Development Coordinator to ensure the program is reaching the young people who need it most
• Receiving professional and operational supervision from the Team Leader

About You

• Someone with diverse experience—your background could be in youth work, education, employment services, social work, or other areas with transferable skills
• A strong communicator who can build trust and rapport with young people
• Adaptable, flexible, and a quick learner—ready to support young people in navigating their next steps
• Passionate about helping young people gain confidence in employment, education, and life skills
• Understanding of the challenges young people face, particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing
• Experienced in facilitating group work (experience working with young males is highly regarded)
• Someone with a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and a willingness to visit young people in the community

Why Work at Uniting?

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds. We offer:

• Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression and opportunities to grow within a supportive team
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 tax-free)
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive discounts through our U Rewards program
• A career that makes an impact in the lives of young people

 Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] using the subject line: Vocational and Education Worker - headspace Primary Care Team enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0466801937.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.   

Applications close: 11:55pm on the closing date.

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.