Participation Coordinator

• Be part of a movement empowering young voices.
• Based in Melbourne - full time or part time (0.8 FTE minimum)
• Hybrid Working where you can work from home and the office

What is headspace National

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation. With a national presence and deep community impact, headspace helps young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges. Learn more at

At headspace, we believe every young person deserves to feel heard, safe, and supported. We're looking for an engaged and collaborative Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional to join our Participation & Lived Experience team as a Participation Coordinator.

This is more than a role. It's an opportunity to lead meaningful change, champion the voices of young people and families, and ensure First Nations perspectives are deeply embedded in how we work.

What you'll be doing

• Leading participation programs that empower young people and families to shape the future of headspace.
• Creating and coordinating advisory, reference or action groups, with a strong focus on supporting the perspectives of First Nations young people.
• Building partnerships with communities, and other stakeholders to develop innovative and culturally safe participation opportunities.
• Bringing creativity and fresh ideas to how we engage young people, family and communities.

We're seeking someone who is:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is an identified role).
• Passionate about cultural safety and empowering young people.
• Skilled at building respectful relationships with young people, family and communities.
• Experienced in community engagement, youth and family participation and project coordination.
• Ready to step into a role where your ideas and energy will truly make a difference.

What's on offer

• Play a key role in shaping youth and family participation nationally.
• Be part of a values driven organisation committed to cultural safety.
• Generous leave entitlements.

This is a chance to step into an exciting role where your experiences and perspectives matter and where you'll help create spaces that affirm culture, identity and belonging for First Nations young people across Australia.

Excited to Join Us? If you're ready to bring your energy, ideas and passion for youth participation, we'd love to hear from you.

• Click 'Apply Now' to check out the full position description and take the next step in your career.
• Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit. We'd love to hear how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities in the position description.
• Got questions or want to chat about the role? Reach out to the recruitment team at we're happy to help
• Applications close Sunday 28 September. Don't miss your chance to be part of something meaningful.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is an identified role).
• Hold current Working with Children Checks (WWCC) in each state and territory or be able to obtain them
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.