Regional Manager - Early Career Program

• Full time role with hybrid working arrangements and excellent leave benefits
• Join an agile team that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Contribute to an impactful national program improving outcomes for young people across Australia

Are you passionate about building the future of Australia’s youth mental health workforce?

headspace is seeking a values driven leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on youth mental health across Australia!

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.

Funded by the Government, the Early Career Program supports the development of the next generation of clinicians through student placements and a two-year graduate program in headspace centres. The program spans key disciplines including Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Psychology, helping ensure young people across Australia can access high quality mental health care now and into the future.

why you’ll love working with us

In this role, you will lead the delivery of the program within Victoria, supporting graduates, partnering with headspace centres and driving high quality program implementation that strengthens workforce capability across the network.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not for profit salary packaging
• 15 days personal leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 7 additional gifted days during the end of year shutdown period
• Hybrid working arrangements

what you’ll do

You will oversee program implementation, support graduate clinicians through their rotations, and work closely with headspace centres and teams to ensure the program delivers meaningful outcomes for both the workforce and the young people they support.

You will also provide leadership to the Regional Support Team, including Implementation Coordinators, and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of this nationally important program.

what you’ll bring

You are an agile, collaborative and strategic leader who is passionate about supporting young people and strengthening the youth mental health workforce.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health or community services discipline
• Strong people management experience overseeing staff in a service delivery capacity within mental health, health or community services
• Experience managing risk and navigating complex issues with agility to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop people
• Knowledge of current mental health and health policy issues in Australia
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing and complex priorities in a fast paced environment

how to apply 

• Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Applications close 5pm 1 April.
• For further information contact Natasha Smith, Operations Manager at nsmith@headspace.org.au.

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.