Vocational & Education Consultant (VEC) Team Leader | MMHC

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.

About the service:

The Parramatta Medicare Mental Health service is a brand new service for adults in Western Sydney seeking emotional wellbeing and mental health support. The service provides a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support and a safe welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress. Allowingindividuals to identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department and gaining access support from trained mental health professional within their community outside a clinical setting.

On offer:

• Based in Parramatta NSW
• Permanent full-time opportunity available
• Paying on SCHADS Level 3 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
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role overview:

• Provide individualised placement and support vocational services to people with mental ill health and other Psycho-Social challenges.
• Assist and provide program direction to a small team of educational and vocational specialists.
• Provide career development advice vocational and employment assistance to people with mental illness in tandem with clinical team to ensure people can achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Certificate IV in Mental Health/Community Services related discipline (ideally a relevant completed Diploma/Degree)
• Knowledge of the principles of Individualised placement and support evidence-based supported employment.
• Demonstrate recovery-focused person-centered attitude towards people with mental health needs and disabilities
• Experience leading or managing staff/teams.
• Experience working with people with mental health needs
• Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders community organisations clinical staff and employers
• Knowledge and experience in employment services or other social inclusion services
• Knowledge of employment related services relevant legislation and local labour market trends
• Knowledge of local education providers and the admissions systems
• 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
• Current 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 final closing date of 23 February 2026.

For any queries please email