About us:
We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.
Our Service:
headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support .
On offer:
- Based in Meadowbrook, QLD
- Full-time, fixed-term contract until 30/06/2025
- Attractive Base Salary plus Super
- Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
- Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
- Leave loading at 17.5%
- Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
- One paid wellbeing leave day per year
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent training and career development
Role overview:
- Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to young people with mental illness.
- You will provide work & study support, career development advice, vocational and employment assistance to young people with mental illness up to the age of 25, in tandem with the headspace clinical team, to ensure young people can achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.
Requirements:
- Ideally possess tertiary level education in a relevant human services discipline, i.e. social work, psychology etc or have relevant experience in employment and vocational services.
- Knowledge, experience, understanding and passion for the health and wellbeing of young people in gaining employment.
- Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience vocational planning and employment lead creation.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders
- Well-developed computer, technology and administration skills
- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
- Must have a drivers license
Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a 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 a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 6 December 2024.
Any queries please email recruitment@stride.com.au