At Stepping Stone Clubhouse, employment and education are about far more than finding a job or enrolling in a course. They are pathways to confidence, purpose, belonging and better mental health.

We're looking for an experienced Employment & Education Coordinator who will lead one of our most important programs while working as the 2IC to the Clubhouse Director.

This is a genuine leadership opportunity combining program leadership, operational leadership, staff supervision, community partnerships and hands on practice. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our new Ipswich Clubhouse by leading our Employment & Education Program while contributing to the day-to-day leadership and success of the wider service.

About Stepping Stone Clubhouse

Stepping Stone Clubhouse is a growing not for profit organisation creating pathways to better mental health.

Through the internationally recognised Clubhouse Model, we work alongside people experiencing mental ill health as Members of a vibrant community where everyone contributes, learns and grows together. Employment, education and meaningful participation are central to recovery, and every day we work alongside Members to help them achieve their goals.

Our values guide everything we do.

We have Purpose. We value Enjoyment. We are Agile. We Belong. We are a Community.

As we continue to grow across South-East Queensland, we're investing in our people, strengthening leadership capability and building an organisation where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to make a genuine difference.

About the opportunity

As the Employment & Education Coordinator, you'll lead one of the Clubhouse's most significant portfolios while serving as the 2IC to the Clubhouse Director.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll combine strategic program leadership with day-to-day operational leadership. You'll be responsible for strengthening and growing the Employment & Education Program, building strong employer and education partnerships, supporting Members to achieve meaningful employment and education outcomes, and ensuring the program continues to evolve in line with the Clubhouse Model.

As the Clubhouse's 2IC, you'll also provide leadership across the broader service. You'll supervise staff, coordinate work, exercise delegated authority, support operational decision making and contribute to the secure, effective and successful operation of the Clubhouse every day. Working in close partnership with the Clubhouse Director, you'll help create a positive, accountable and high performing culture where Members and staff work side by side to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Employment Conditions





Classified as Social and Community Services Employee Level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

The role will initially be based at our Coorparoo Clubhouse, with relocation to Ipswich once a suitable premises is secured.

Ordinary working hours are generally between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The role also requires flexibility to work occasional early starts, evenings, weekends and overnight stays associated with Clubhouse camps and activities.

The successful applicant will participate in an on-call roster for approximately one weekend each month. An on-call allowance applies.

What you'll be doing

Lead the continued development of the Employment & Education Program, creating meaningful employment, education and vocational opportunities for Members.

Work in partnership with the Clubhouse Director as the Clubhouse's 2IC, providing day to day operational leadership and contributing to the achievement of organisational priorities.

Supervise, coach and support Mental Health Support Workers and other staff, providing work allocation, practice guidance and leadership within your delegated authority.

Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, education providers and community organisations to expand opportunities for Members.

Drive continuous improvement by strengthening systems, partnerships, reporting, compliance and program quality.

Support Members to identify, pursue and achieve their employment, education and vocational goals.

Work alongside Members and staff every day, modelling the Clubhouse philosophy and contributing to a vibrant, welcoming and member led community.

Exercise initiative and sound judgement, taking ownership of operational matters within your delegation and escalating significant issues where appropriate.

Support service continuity, operational decision making and the effective day to day running of the Clubhouse.

About you

You're an experienced leader who enjoys building relationships, developing people and creating opportunities that make a genuine difference.

You’ll thrive in this role if you naturally take ownership. You notice what needs to be done, step in to help without being asked, and use sound judgement to make decisions within your delegated authority. You're practical,



hands on and willing to roll up your sleeves, whether that's supporting a Member, helping a colleague, solving an operational issue or contributing to the day-to-day running of the Clubhouse.

You’ll also bring:

Experience leading, coordinating or developing a program, service or operational area.

Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting staff.

Robust relationship building skills with employers, education providers, community organisations or other stakeholders.

Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, day to day leadership.

A commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

A genuine belief in people's strengths and potential, and the key role employment and education play in recovery and community participation.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organisation and make a lasting difference in people's lives.

At Stepping Stone Clubhouse you'll:

- Be part of an organisation investing in its people, leadership capability and culture.
- Play a key leadership role within a growing Clubhouse.
- Work alongside passionate colleagues and inspiring Members every day.
- Build meaningful partnerships that create life changing opportunities.
- Influence how our Employment & Education Program continues to grow and evolve.
- Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
- Be supported to learn, grow and further develop your leadership capability.
- Employer-funded external professional supervision, providing independent support for reflective practice, professional development and wellbeing.
- Salary packaging arrangements available through eligible not-for-profit employment.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster and occasional evening and weekend activities.
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in community services, mental health, employment, education or a related field.

Diversity and Inclusion

SSCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of mental ill-health, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people with disability.

Applicants are not required to disclose personal or lived experience information.

Applications close at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 19 August, 2026.

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📌 Employment and Education Coordinator (Ipswich)
🏢 Stepping Stone Clubhouse
📍 Ipswich