Work and Study Specialist / Career Advisor (Identified) - Melbourne / Work From Home

Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

It is an essential occupational requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

* 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). *

summary

• Support delivery of authentic, progressive and inclusive service building a brighter future for young people

• Full time, flexible remote or hybrid role dependent on location. Open to Applicants across Australia.
• Be part of a dynamic national online team supporting young people to achieve their Work & Study goals

Join Australia's leading youth mental health organisation and help create brighter futures for young people.

about headspace

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation established to improve the wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25. Through our national programs, partnerships, and support for the headspace network, we help young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges with confidence. We strive to create environments where every young person feels empowered, supported, and able to thrive. Learn more at headspace.org.au.

About the role

This exciting and rewarding position

• Provides vocational support to young people to help them reach their work and/or study goals, working with a small caseload of young people at any one time.
• Supports young people with accessing educational institutions (TAFEs, schools and universities), employers and local community health and employment services.
• Has a critical focus in assisting young people with managing their work/study with their mental health and wellbeing.
• Plays an important role in ensuring that the service is welcoming, culturally appropriate and safe and can build upon existing referral pathways in communities and strengthening service delivery to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive division, alongside other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Career Advisors

why you'll love working with us

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, up to the maximum $15,900 per FBT year
• 15 days personal leave
• 20 days annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

Who we're looking for:

headspace is seeking someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Highly motivated and determined with experience working with young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Invest in a young person's motivations and strengths through providing individually intensive, pro-active and focussed support.
• Capacity to work autonomously and independently who can work from home or within an office location, as negotiated.
• Qualifications or equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. education support, career guidance, youth work, health).
• Experience in providing young people with direct service assistance (e.g. education support, career guidance, recruitment or other related support services).
• Experience in providing direct support and engaging and building trust with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and community organisations.
• Working knowledge of the employment/social support service landscape including Centrelink, Inclusive Employment Australia and Workforce Australia
• Access to a safe and confidential space to work from where you can conduct phone calls of a sensitive nature, and reliable internet connection for conducting video conferencing.

how to apply

• To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.
• To apply, please include a current resume and a brief cover letter.
• A 2 minute video introduction (30mb). Directions on the video content are provided below.

Video introduction: All applications must submit a video introduction to be considered for the role. This is a chance for us to get to know you and understand your passion for the role. Please note; if submitting a video introduction presents any unexpected challenges or impacts your ability to best highlight what you could bring to the role, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements.

The video must;

• Be no longer than 2 minutes in length with a file size no larger than 30mb (you won't be able to upload it otherwise).
• Provide a quick overview of why you are interested in this role and what experience you have that makes you the ideal candidate.
• What do you believe are some of the key challenges that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people can face in reaching their work/study goals, and particularly those young people living with mental health challenges?
• This role involves working with many different groups to increase referrals and support of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in the service. Please tell us about your experience and approach to working with different stakeholders (e.g. community led organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations).

We review all applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

headspace is an inclusive, safe and committed employer

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or 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. For this reason, we will conduct a National Criminal Background Check and Working with Children Check as part of our recruitment process for all new employees.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.