Job description
- Be part of a collaborative team of fellow family members passionate about supporting youth mental health and wellbeing
- Opportunity to provide your lived experience and expertise to help shape headspace governance and services
- Make a difference to young people by joining a leading youth mental health organisation
- Fully remote casual position
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, 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.
About the role
In this exciting and unique position you will:
- Work with a team of other family members to inform, advise and collaborate on a range of participation opportunities across headspace National
- Get paid to contribute your lived experience and expertise in the governance and services planning, design, delivery and continuous improvement of headspace National
- Complete training and professional development in advocacy, safe storytelling and much more
Who we’re looking for
headspace is seeking people who have lived experience as a family member supporting a young person through mental health or social and emotional wellbeing challenges.
At headspace, the term family may include parents, caregivers, siblings, partners, Elders, kin, mentors and other community members who are viewed by the young person as people who play a significant emotional, cultural, faith-based or other role in their life.
We are looking for family members who:
- Have a passion for youth mental health and family inclusive practice
- Are willing and safely able to share lived experience and have appropriate supports in place
- Are able to manage and balance other schedules and responsibilities with this casual position
- Are able to participate in group discussions and work within a team
- Ideally have had a connection with a mental health service whilst supporting a young person
We are keen to hear from people from all backgrounds and life experiences, including those who:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Are from multicultural backgrounds
- Live in a regional, rural or remote community
No matter your background or identity, we want to hear from you.
What’s on offer
- A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- Excellent hourly rate of $31.38 + 25% casual loading
- Professional development opportunities
- Travel opportunities, paid by headspace National
How to Apply
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to view the position description, and to complete your application
- Your application must include your resume and answers to the application form
- For more information contact Alana, Participation Coordinator, [email protected] using the subject line: headspace National Family Reference Group Member – Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) for your home state or territory
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
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.