Project and Clinical Coordinator, Multicultural Practice

• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit.
• Hybrid working model, based in Melbourne.
• Full time permanent role supporting the delivery of projects.
  
  

What is headspace National?headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.Who we are looking forheadspace is seeking a consultative and collaborative professional who can work together with project team members and stakeholders, building strong relationships to deliver project outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes for headspace and young people.Applicants from refugee and migrant backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.It essential that you have:

• Degree level qualifications in an allied health discipline relevant to health or mental health OR Tertiary degree qualifications in health or other relevant degree
• Demonstrated clinical training and experience in Health or Mental Health, Human Services, Community Development, Social Science, or related area.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a project coordination role with a sound knowledge of project management principles and the project management life cycle
• Proven experience and skills in content and resource development
• Ability to achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets and under time pressures and the ability to adapt and work in a flexible environment with time pressures while managing multiple tasks
• Knowledge, understanding and/or lived experience of the refugee and migrant experience in Australia, including the barriers these experiences may place on help-seeking in multicultural young people, along with the strengths they may possess as a result of these experiences and proven ability and experience in working with people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage productive stakeholder relationships to gain to achieve project activities
• Experience working with and supporting young people on project consultations and co-design activities
• Experience using project and task management tools e.g. Asana, Microsoft project, WRIKE, JIRA and advanced computer skills using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven track record of working with multicultural communities, representatives and organisations.
  
  

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work full time in Australia.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check.
  
  

What is on offer

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and office.
  
  

How to apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description.
• For more information contact Ali Rahman, National Clinical Manager Multicultural Practice at [email protected]
• Applications close 6 November 2024.
  
  

Applicants from refugee and migrant backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.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.headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.