Vocational Specialist

Full-time | Until June 2026
- Location: headspace Primary Care, Mount Druitt
- Health Professional Award - Support Services Level 6 | $35.69/hr + Salary packaging

Be part of something meaningful - support young people on their mental health journey
headspace Mount Druitt is part of Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12-25. Our multidisciplinary team delivers support across mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs, and work and study.
**Learn more about us**: headspace Mount Druitt | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services
About the role
This is a full-time (38 hrs/week) contract until June 2026 at headspace Mount Druitt within the Primary Care Team.
We’re seeking someone passionate about helping young people aged 12-25 explore pathways in work, study, and careers. You’ll work with young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, supporting them to achieve work and study goals and build skills and confidence in this area with individualised support plan. At headspace, we follow a “no wrong door” policy, ensuring every young person receives support.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting young people to develop job-ready skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job searching
- Helping young people explore career options and alternative education pathways
- Providing vocational guidance and mentoring tailored to each young person’s strengths and goals
- Attending morning intake meetings to identify young people who could benefit from vocational and education support
- Setting up appointments and managing your own caseload of young people
- Facilitating group workshops, vocational programs, and drop-in sessions
- Working alongside the Community Development Coordinator to ensure the program is reaching the young people who need it most
- Receiving professional and operational supervision from the Team Leader

About You
- Background in youth work, education, employment services, social work, or similar, with demonstrated experience supporting young people in vocational pathways
- Strong communicator who can build trust and rapport with young people
- Adaptable, flexible, and a quick learner, ready to help young people navigate their next steps in work, study, and life
- Passionate about helping young people gain confidence in employment, education, and life skills
- Understanding of the challenges young people face, particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing
- Experienced in facilitating group work
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence with willingness to visit young people in the community

Why Work at Uniting?
At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.
**We offer**:

- Salary Packaging - increase your take-home pay
- ️‍ ️ Fitness Passport - support for your wellbeing
- U Rewards - discounts from top retailers
- 4 Me Days - extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
- Ongoing Training - dedicated professional development days, cultural awareness, and more
- Career Development - supportive environment within a large organisation

**Click here to learn more about our great benefits**: Benefits of working at Uniting

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value - it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.