Job description
- Make a difference to young people by joining a well-recognised national not-for-profit
- Partner with schools and educators to deliver a National Mental Health initiative
- 12 Month Full-Time Parental leave replacement position
What is headspace – Be You Program
headspace as the implementation partner works with Beyond Blue to deliver “Be You” the national mental health in education initiative.
Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
The initiative has a multidisciplinary team (Clinicians, educators and other professionals) who support school communities nationally.
Tell me about the role
The Be You Team Lead under the direction and leadership of the State/Territory Manager will guide and support the team in the delivery of the Be You Initiative. This position will be based in Brisbane working within a hybrid working model.
You will provide line management to team members, ensure deliverables are met and support the capacity building of the team to support suicide postvention.
Who are we looking for?
headspace Be You are seeking an individual who is;
- Tertiary qualified in either mental health/ education and training; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
- Comprehensively knowledgeable of school environments
- An experienced leader with previous line management experience
- Experienced delivering mental health initiatives in education settings
- A strong communicator who brings excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
- Able to balance competing organisation and people priorities
- Able to foster a positive, collaborative team culture
- Comfortable to travel sometimes for the role both within Queensland and interstate
What’s on offer
- A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
- Salary range of $100,000-$106,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the office
- Professional development opportunities
- A focus on wellbeing
- A commitment to diversity
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 Scott Taylor- [email protected] using the subject line: Be You Team Lead – Queensland enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Have a current Working with Children Check or pass a Working with Children Check (WWCC) in the State or Territory in which you work and reside in
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.