headspace Cannington

Part Time: 2 Days a week

ABOUT US

Arche Health is a not-for-profit, GP-member based organisation with a well-established history in providing quality primary healthcare services in metropolitan Perth. Arche Health delivers a range of services that aim to raise awareness and improve health outcomes of the community adding value to the local primary health care as the frontline of our health care system. Arche Health proudly boasts a consistent strength in delivering non-funded and funded services, including the highly successful lead agency for headspace Cannington, and headspace Armadale.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Clinical Educator - 0.4 FTE

THE ROLE

The Clinical Educator role is to provide support for the implementation of the Early Career Program at headspace Cannington. The Clinical Educator role is designed to increase senior clinician support for both students and graduates.

PRIMARY DUTIES

- Provide task supervision, clinical practice guidance, mentorship, coaching, consultation, and ongoing support to graduates to assist with the implementation of education program content in clinical practice.

- Provide clinical supervision to graduates at the headspace service where there is an appropriate discipline match.

- Be across the program’s educational content and, under the guidance of the organisation, facilitate and deliver the Graduate Education Program (ECP), including facilitating learning challenges.





- Co-facilitate tutorial-style study groups (shared among the Clinical Educator network).

- Participate in Advisory Groups (shared among the Clinical Educator network).

- Participate in the Clinical Educator Community of Practice.

- Participate in graduate program orientation and regular program content update meetings.

- Participate in research and evaluation activities (e.g., focus groups) and continuous improvement projects.

- Liaise with universities, interview prospective students, complete inductions and onboarding tasks, and provide ongoing support and supervision.

- Deliver evidence-based training as part of the multidisciplinary team.

- Be a headspace ambassador and participate in community engagement initiatives as required

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology and/or Social Work; Nurses may apply if endorsed or have post graduate experience in mental health and supervision.

- Minimum 2 years clinical experience post qualification and be eligible to provide clinical supervision or be eligible to be trained to provide clinical supervision at the time of employment.

- Current membership/registration with an appropriate qualified regulatory body (AHPRA or AASW)

- Working With Children Check (WWC) and a recent National Police Certificate (NPC)

- Experience in working in youth mental health environment, with people, families, and community organisations.





- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Demonstrated experience and ability to engage work with and coordinate care for young people aged 12 to 25 years in areas of mental health.

- Willingness to commit to Arche Health and headspace values of care, commitment, collaboration, excellence, inclusion and Agility and their missions.

Knowledge and Other Skills

- Demonstrated capacity to effectively engage in leadership and management processes, including multidisciplinary and/or cross sector initiatives, and partnerships with a wide range of professionals, organisations and stakeholders.

- A high level interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people and professionals.

- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of accountability systems and continuous quality improvement processes.

- Detailed understanding of the Australian health care system, particularly within the mental health area.

- Advanced computer skills

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.

- A broad understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds including specific community factors.

Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026

APPLICANT MUST BE IN AUSTRALIA

Applications including current resume and statement of claims addressing the selection criteria in a cover letter should be applied directly in SEEK. Queries should be emailed through to *******@archehealth.com.au

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact:

Jamilea McGregor
Centre Manager – headspace Cannington
***************@headspacecannington.com.au

📌 Clinical Educator - headspace Cannington
🏢 Arche Health
📍 Cannington