Job description
Make a difference to young people by joining a leading youth mental health organisation's national reference group
Remote casual position from February **** to December ****
Opportunity to provide your lived experience and expertise on youth mental health to help shape headspace
Be part of a collaborative team of fellow young people passionate about youth mental health known as hY NRG (headspace Youth National Reference Group).
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, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia.
To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.
About the role
In this exciting and unique position, you will:
Work with a team of young Lived Experience staff to inform, advise and collaborate on a range of opportunities across headspace National
Get paid to contribute your lived experience and expertise in headspace's governance and the planning, design, delivery and continuous improvement of our programs and services
Undertake a supportive and meaningful role whilst building your skills, experience and networks
Who we're looking for
headspace is seeking young people aged between 18 and 25yrs who
Have experience accessing support from a mental health service
Passionate about youth mental health and committed to working constructively with headspace to improve outcomes for young people.
Willing to safely share their perspectives, as informed by your lived experience as a young person and mental health service user, with appropriate supports in place.
Can manage and balance their schedules with a casual position
Can participate in group discussions and work within a team
We are keen to hear from young people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, identities and locations across Australia, including young people who:




Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Are from multicultural backgrounds
Identify as LGBTQIA+
Are living with a disability or chronic illness
Live in a regional, rural or remote community
Identify as young men
We're also looking for a range of volunteer or skilled experience, including young people who may have never been a part of an advisory group before or worked in a Lived Experience role.
What's on offer
A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their best selves to work
Excellent hourly rate
Professional development opportunities
Travel opportunities, paid by headspace National
How to apply
Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application
Your application must include your resume and answers to the application form
For more information contact ****** using the subject line: Youth Lived Experience Advisor - Queensland / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Key Dates
Applications open: 14 August ****
Applications close 11:59pm AEST on the closing date.
Shortlisting and booking interviews: September/October ****
Group interviews: October ****
2nd round interviews and reference checks: November ****
Successful candidates notified: December ****
Onboarding and credentialling: January ****
Role commences: February ****
In-person Orientation in Naarm/Melbourne: 12 March - 14 March ****
Role ends: Friday 22 December ****
To be eligible for this position you must
Be aged ***** years at the commencement of the role
Undergo and maintain a satisfactory National Criminal History Check
Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for your home state or territory, or are able to obtain one
Have valid and unrestricted working rights in Australia
Interested, but want to learn more?
Attend one of our upcoming webinars to hear from some of our current hY NRG members on what it's all about.
5:30pm-7:00pm AEST Wednesday 26 August ****
7:00pm-8:30pm AEST Monday 7 September ****
We encourage young people from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply.

📌 Youth Lived Experience Advisor - Queensland / Remote (Gold Coast)
🏢 Headspace
📍 Gold Coast