Pathway Talent is partnering with a respected community-based mental health organisation to appoint a passionate and outcomes-focused Vocational Specialist within the Ashfield team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced employment services, vocational support or youth services professional seeking to help young people overcome barriers and achieve meaningful employment and education outcomes.
This is a full-time, max-term maternity leave contract ending June ****, with the possibility of extension. The position is based in Ashfield area and works Monday to Friday.
About the Role
As the Vocational Specialist, you will support young people aged ***** who may be experiencing mental health challenges or other barriers to employment and education.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver vocational support in line with the evidence-based model.
You will work closely with young people to understand their goals, identify suitable opportunities and connect them with employers, education providers and community services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting young people to identify and achieve their employment and education goals
Delivering individualised vocational assistance in line with the IPS model
Managing a caseload of young people and monitoring their progress
Building strong relationships with employers, employment services, education providers and community organisations
Proactively approaching employers to identify suitable employment opportunities
Promoting the IPS service to internal and external stakeholders




Establishing and maintaining effective referral pathways across the local community
Working collaboratively with clinical teams, families and other support networks
Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential case notes using the Best Practice electronic medical record system
Completing all required administration and documentation to a high standard
About You
You will be an empathetic, organised and proactive qualified who is passionate about supporting young people to recognise their strengths and achieve their goals.
To be successful, you will bring:
Experience in employment services, job services, vocational support, career development, youth services, mental health or community services
Experience working with young people or other people experiencing vulnerability
Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership-building and negotiation skills
Confidence approaching and engaging employers to create employment opportunities
Strong administration, organisation and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail when completing case notes and documentation
The ability to manage a caseload and balance competing priorities




Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary team
Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to ethical, person-centred practice
Empathy, resilience and the ability to build trust with young people
A genuine passion for helping others and a willingness to learn are highly valued. ongoing training in the IPS model and relevant systems will be provided.
What's on Offer
Full-time, max-term employment until June **** (possible extension)
Monday-to-Friday working hours
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program
Internal and external learning, mentoring and training
Professional development
Opportunities for continued career growth
A supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment
Meaningful work supporting young people in the Ashfield community
Child Safety and Pre-Employment Screening Our client is committed to safeguarding children and young people and maintaining a child-safe environment. This position involves child-related work. The successful candidate must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, which will be verified before commencement, and satisfactorily complete all other relevant pre-employment and probity checks.
Pathway Talent is committed to creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people and candidates of all ages.
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📌 Vocational Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Pathway Talent
📍 New South Wales