IPS Vocational Specialist

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds across Australia, offering support through over 145 communities, online and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools.

Your Role, Your Impact

In this dynamic role your passion and enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders will be central to your success. Your day to day responsibilities will include:

· Employing youth engagement skills to provide centre-based and outreach vocational support to young people experiencing a range of mental health barriers.

· Working intensively with young people and their families (where appropriate) to ensure they achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and competitive employment.

· Supporting the establishment of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational program within the headspace clinical service, ensuring all IPS supports are individualised to participant needs and preferences.

· Conducting regular job development and job search activities with participants to help them secure suitable opportunities.

· Developing and maintaining a broad range of employer relationships in the local community to ensure successful job matches and providing employers with appropriate education and support.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, please visit our website at and navigate to the Careers page.

If you'd like more information about the position, please contact Millie Cooper (Vocational Services Supervisor) [email protected]

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

· Qualifications and/or experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development, or a related field (including professional registration if applicable).

· Career coaching experience with a strong understanding of the barriers young people face in employment and education.

· Proven ability to build and maintain effective business and stakeholder relationships.

· Knowledge of the employment services sector, including Centrelink and relevant youth employment programs.

What's in it for you

At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

A Team That's Got Your Back

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.

Great Pay & Perks

• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.

Career Growth & Learning

• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.

• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.

Your Wellbeing Matters

• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.

Leave & Time Off

• More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.

• Make public holidays work for you – Substitute public holidays to align with your personal, cultural, or religious needs.

• Extra long-term benefits – Eligibility for portable long service leave.

• 17.5% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)

Additional Benefits

• A workplace designed for you – Well-resourced facilities, on-site parking, and everything you need to do your best work.

• Hear it from the team – See what our people have to say about working at Each

See more Each benefits under the 'Work with us' tab on our website

Applications Close: Tuesday 8th July

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today