Mental Health Education Program Project Coordinator

• Help shape programs that deliver real social impact
• Full time, fixed term position to June 2027
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home

a****bout headspace

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation established to improve the wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25. Through our national programs, partnerships, and support for the headspace network, we help young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges with confidence. We strive to create environments where every young person feels empowered, supported, and able to thrive. Learn more at headspace.org.au

why you'll love working with us

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary sacrificing
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part time)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Hybrid work - minimum 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

about the role

Reporting to the Mental Health Education Program Manager, in this role, you will coordinate the design, development, piloting and implementation planning of two national Community Awareness and Engagement (CAE) workshop packages that strengthen local mental health promotion. Drawing on expertise in educational design, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and evaluation, you will help create evidence-informed resources that build awareness of headspace services, reduce stigma, improve accessibility and support communities to better respond to youth mental health and wellbeing needs.

Working closely with young people, families, priority population representatives, CAE Workers and headspace stakeholders, you will ensure the workshops reflect community needs while aligning with the headspace Model and best-practice mental health promotion. You will also lead the development of a national training package and implementation framework to support CAE Workers to deliver the workshops confidently and consistently across Australia.

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification relevant to health promotion, mental health, education, public health, community development, social sciences or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience designing and developing educational programs, workshops or training resources
• Facilitating consultation and co-design processes with young people and community stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of mental health promotion principles and community engagement approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience collecting, analysing and using evaluation data to inform program development.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

How to apply

We'd love to get to know you beyond your resume. As part of your application, please upload a short video introduction (up to 2 minutes, maximum 30MB).

** Your video is a required part of the application process and is an opportunity to share your interest in the role and the strengths you would bring to headspace**

In your video, please:

• share what has drawn you to this role
• highlight the experience, skills or perspectives you would bring
• tell us something unique about yourself or an unexpected skill you'd bring to the team

For further information, please contact Irene Foulis, Mental Health Education Program Manager, Schools & Communities on [email protected].

Applications close 11.30pm, Friday 4 September 2026

headspace is an inclusive, safe and committed employer

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. For this reason, we will conduct a National Criminal Background Check and Working with Children Check as part of our recruitment process for all new employees.

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