About Stride Mental Health: We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Our ambition is reflected in our name – a purposeful expression of our role in the recovery journey.
Our Service
We operate headspace Centres as one-stop-shops for young people needing help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or work and study support.
Main Offerings:
1. Based in Geelong, VIC
2. Permanent, full-time opportunity available
3. Paying on SCHADS Level 4 plus Superannuation
4. Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
5. Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
6. Leave loading at 17.5%
7. Stride Rewards – access to discounts from hundreds of retailers (fashion, food, and fitness)
8. One paid wellbeing leave day per year
9. Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
10. Paid parental leave support
11. A supportive team environment
12. Excellent training and career development opportunities
Role Overview:
1. Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to young people with mental illness.
2. Assist and provide program direction to a small team of IPS vocational Specialists.
3. Offer career development advice, vocational, and employment assistance to young people with mental illness up to the age of 25, in conjunction with the headspace clinical team, ensuring sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.
Requirements:
1. Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health/Community Services related discipline (preferably Diploma/Degree)
2. Knowledge of Individual Placement and Support principles-based supported employment.
3. Demonstrate recovery-focused, person-centred attitude towards individuals with mental health needs and disabilities
4. Experience leading or managing staff/teams
5. Experience working with young people with mental health needs
6. Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders, community organisations, clinical staff, and employers
7. Knowledge and experience in employment services or other social inclusion services
8. Local labour market trends knowledge and legislation understanding
9. Computer, technology, and administration skills
10. Working With Children Check eligibility
11. NDIS worker screening clearance eligibility
12. Current Driver's license
Stride prioritises safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All applicants must undergo required screening processes before appointment.
We're an inclusive workplace, encouraging diverse backgrounds to enhance workforce depth and diversity, including but not limited to: people with lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal 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 your CV, and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.