Vocational Specialist
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Job Summary
- Full-time ongoing position
- Based at headspace Dandenong - working from the office and within the community
- $44.78 $48.99 p/Hour (subject to qualifications & experience) 12% Super Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550
Join us at headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds across Australia offering support through over 145 communities online and phone counselling vocational services and schools.
About the program
This role sits within the headspace Dandenong vocational recovery program delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Youll work closely with young people experiencing mental health challenges their families employers and a multidisciplinary headspace team to help them build working lives that reflect who they are and where they want to go.
Your role your impact
As a Vocational Specialist youll work directly with young people (up to age 25) to support their journey into work or study while strengthening connections between mental health community and employers.
Key responsibilities:
- Employing youth engagement skills to provide centre-based and outreach vocational support to young people experiencing a range of mental health barriers
- Working intensively with young people and their families (where appropriate) to ensure they achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and competitive employment
- Supporting the establishment of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational program within the headspace clinical service ensuring all supports are individualised to young people needs and preferences
- Developing and maintaining relationships with local employers to create opportunities that align with each young persons strengths interests and career goals while providing employers with appropriate education and support
- Conducting regular job development and job search activities with young people to help them secure suitable opportunities
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team participating in care planning and ensuring vocational goals are embedded within young peoples mental health recovery journey
See the impact of headspace Work and Study support: you
Were looking for someone who is valuesled curious and motivated by making a real difference.
To succeed in this role youll bring:
- Understanding of how mental health confidence identity and life circumstances can impact a young persons pathway into work or study
- A genuine belief in young peoples capacity to grow recover and achieve meaningful futures and a passion for walking alongside them on that journey
- Qualifications and/or experience in employment services vocational rehabilitation career development or a related field
- Career coaching experience with a strong understanding of the barriers young people face in employment and education
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective business and stakeholder relationships
What will make you stand out
- A warm engaging approach that helps young people feel safe understood and hopeful about their future
- Experience using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model
- Ability to build positive trusting connections with young people and employers
- Experience working with headspace youth mental health or community-based services
- Familiarity with Centrelink DES Workforce Australia or other youth employment programs
Whats in it for you
Each is the Lead Agency for headspace Dandenong. At Each youll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
- Supportive & inclusive culture Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
- Balance your way Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
- Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
- Professional development & training Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning
- Endless career opportunities With over 200 programs across QLD NSW TAS ACT and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress
- More leave when you need it 5 weeks annual leave sick/carers leave family & domestic violence leave and the option to purchase extra leave
- Free confidential support Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
Additional Information :
To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us - Careers - Open Roles and search for this position.
For more information or a confidential conversation contact Millie Cooper Vocational Services Supervisor at
Applications Close: Friday 27th February 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising periodso dont miss out and apply today!
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps please check out our Hiring Process Guide.
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