IPS Vocational Specialist

About us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery specialising in working with adults and young people and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition its a name thats purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage join us to make a difference. Were here to Stride.

Our Service:

headspace Centresact as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health physical health alcohol and other drugs and/orwork and study support.

On offer:

• Based in Geelong VIC
• Fixed-term part time (0.8 FTE) opportunity available until 30/06/2027
• Attractive Base Salary plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role overview:

• Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to young people with mental illness.
• You will provide career development advice vocational and employment assistance to young people with mental illness up to the age of 25 in tandem with the headspace clinical team to ensure young people can achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.

Requirements:

• Ideally possess tertiary level education in a relevant human services discipline i.e. social work psychology etc.
• Knowledge experience understanding and passion for the health and wellbeing of young people in gaining employment.
• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience vocational planning and employment lead creation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders
• Well-developed computer technology and administration skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
• Must have a drivers license

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental healthrecoveryAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds LGBTQIA and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt with a finalclosing date of 02 July 2026.

Any queries please email