Vocational Specialist

Full-time | Until June 2026
- Location: headspace Primary Care, Katoomba
- 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 Katoomba 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 Katoomba | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services
About the role
This is a full-time (38 hrs/week) contract until June 2026 at headspace Katoomba 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 through referrals from GPs, schools, community centres, families, and self-referrals. 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 and own car, 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**:

- Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness training
- Career progression and opportunities to grow within a supportive team
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 tax-free)
- Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
- Exclusive discounts through our U Rewards program
- A career that makes an impact in the lives of young people

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.