Salary: AU$70000 - AU$80000 per annum + pro rata + super + salary packaging

$70,000 - $80,000 + superannuation + not-for-profit salary benefits (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Exciting Part-time contract (0.8) to 20 November 2027 that provides meaningful impact
- Remote opportunity open to candidates based in WA
- Support delivery of progressive, and inclusive services building a brighter future for young people

Join Australia's leading youth mental health organisation and make a difference in the lives of young people.

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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.

The Work and Study team supports young people to achieve their education and employment goals through a personalised, strengths-based approach that builds confidence, capability and future opportunities.

why you'll love working with us

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

- Not-for-profit salary sacrificing
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part time)
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional leave over the Christmas/Recent Year
- Remote/hybrid work
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to EAP
- Access to professional development

what you'll do

As a Work and Study Specialist, you'll support young people to achieve their education and employment goals through personalised, strengths-based vocational support. In this role, you will:

- Provide tailored support to young people experiencing barriers to work and study.
- Use strengths-based approaches to help young people identify goals, build confidence and achieve positive vocational outcomes.
- Manage a caseload of young people, delivering individual work and study sessions via web chat,



phone, email and video.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, alongside mental health clinicians to provide integrated and holistic support.
- Deliver vocational interventions that minimise the impact of mental health challenges on participation in work and study.
- Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, employment services and employers to identify opportunities for young people.
- Partner with referral services, including headspace centres, to promote referrals, coordinate care and support positive outcomes for young people.

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Qualifications in education, career development, youth work or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of the employment and education landscape, with the ability to engage and support young people with diverse and complex needs.
- Experience providing work, study and career support that helps young people achieve their goals.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across the education, employment and community sectors.
- Understanding of youth mental health and wellbeing, and a commitment to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

How to apply

We'd love to get to know you beyond your resume. As part of your application, please upload a short video introduction (up to 2 minutes, maximum 30MB).

** Your video is a required part of the application process and is an opportunity to share your interest in the role and the strengths you would bring to headspace**

In your video, please tell us:





- What attracted you to the role, your relevant experience and why you're a strong fit.
- What you see as the key barriers young people with mental health challenges face in achieving their work and study goals, particularly in your state/territory.
- One unique quality, experience or skill you would bring to the team.

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.

For more information contact Ella Birchall, Work and Study Coordinator, at [email protected].

Applications close 11.30pm Thursday 26 November 2026.

**We will fill this role as soon as we find the right person and will be reviewing applications as soon as received, so if this role appeals to you, apply now**

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.

For more information contact:

Name: Melanie Rewuk
Phone:
Email: [email protected]

Apply now

📌 Work & Study Specialist (Career Advisor) , Part-time/Sessional (Australia)
🏢 Headspace
📍 Australia