University Support Program Consultant

University Support Program Consultant

$70,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation plus salary packaging

• Full-time position to 30 June 2027 (Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Sydney)

• Make a difference to mental health in our higher education sector

• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home

Join Australia's leading youth mental health organisation and make a difference in the lives of young people.

about 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

At headspace you will be part of something genuinely meaningful. The University Support Program is a collaborative team working to build the capacity of Australian universities to improve mental health outcomes for staff and students through the delivery of training, resources and support following a suicide.

This role offers variety, autonomy, and impact. You'll connect with universities across your region, deliver engaging learning experiences, and support communities through both everyday wellbeing initiatives and more complex situations.

why you'll love working with us

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• 15 days personal leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development

what you'll do

Working in this role, you will:

• Facilitate online, or in-person training sessions to staff members from Australian universities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with stakeholders from mental health and higher education sectors
• Engage in the coordinated planning and implementation of training and capacity building strategies that a university can undertake to enhance existing mental health frameworks, and programs in place to support students and staff
• Assist in content development for the Program

In this role, you may engage with young people and families navigating complex mental health and wellbeing concerns, including distressing or sensitive situations. We are committed to supporting our staff through supervision and reflective practice and encourage applicants to consider how this work may impact them personally.

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in education (including qualification in adult education), public health promotion, an allied health discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience (minimum 3 years).
• Experience working in collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, ideally including higher education stakeholders, university staff and sector representatives.
• Working knowledge of the common social and mental health issues faced by young people (aged 12-25yrs) and experienced by higher education settings, including suicide prevention and postvention.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

how to apply

If you're motivated by purpose, enjoy working with people, and want to help create mentally healthy university communities across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

• Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
• For further information contact Aislinnn Whittenbury, National Program Manager, University Support Program at [email protected]
• Applications close 5pm, Sunday 6 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.