Clinical Educator | Social Work & Occupational Therapy

About the graduate program

headspace is a place like no other. It’s a place where people listen and support one another, working collaboratively to help build brighter futures.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to support and develop future Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to grow their careers in the health sector, by:

• Supporting in the design, development and delivery of training and education
• Working collaboratively within the headspace services & key stakeholders
• Providing clinical supervision to enable graduates to complete their discipline’s endorsement or mental health accreditation pathways
• Provide day-to-day mentoring and leadership to the Allied Health Graduates and/or Undergraduates.

Who we’re seeking

Our headspace team is looking for a part-time (.6FTE or 3days) Occupational Therapist (OT) and a Social Worker Clinical Educator who are passionate about youth mental health and the development of future health professionals across our headspace Casey Cardinia & Dandenong Hastings!

You will:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work or Occupational Therapy, and
  • As an OT, be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or
  • as a Social worker, be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Significant experience in the design, development and delivery of training and resource packages including those that target clinical skill development.
• Have excellent leadership skills that foster collaborative learning and can provide skilful feedback

As part of a clinical team, you will play a pivotal role in our headspace centre. Working closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to design, develop and deliver a two-year comprehensive youth mental health training and development program.

What we offer

EACH offers all staff benefits including:

• Work arrangements that flex to you
• Internal professional development calendar
• Engaging, inclusive and supportive team
• Family-friendly workplace strategies
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging and additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing arrangements