Project Manager – Clinical Practice Development (Youth Mental health)
- Applications close COB 3rd December 2025
- Fixed term until 29/05/2026
- Part Time (0.6 FTE)
- Required professional registrations: AHPRA or AASW
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 7.1 dependent on qualifications and experience
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
headspace is commissioned by South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network through Australian Government Promoting Better Mental Health – Youth Mental Health Initiative funding. As the lead agency, YSAS is the signatory organisation and fund holder for headspace Collingwood, headspace Frankston (inclusive of the headspace Rosebud satellite site), and as such is the employer organisation.
headspace is based around a consortium model, in which the headspace centre brings together key local organisations experienced in the delivery of primary care, mental health, alcohol and drug services, social welfare and vocational education for young people. This strategic alliance aims to establish a localised community of collaborative youth services improving access for young people aged 12-25 years at risk or suffering from mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
About the position
To lead and coordinate strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the clinical practice of senior clinical practitioners within the headspace service, ensuring evidence-based, youth-centred, and recovery-oriented care.
The role will focus on professional development, clinical governance improvements, and service innovation.
The clinical practice development plan as an output of this targeted project will inform the structures, systems and processes required to ensure an integrated and multidisciplinary service is delivered of the highest possible standard aligned to the headspace Model Integrity Framework and other evidence based clinical guidelines.
The project seeks to elevate the role our senior practitioners play in the support of clinical governance, day to day oversight and practice guidance for the headspace Intake & Access team inclusive of a growing early career and student placement workforce, in consultation with the principal practitioner and program clinical leaders.Key Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to support and develop senior clinicians in clinical leadership and operational oversight functions.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based, youth-centred, and recovery-oriented clinical practice aligned to the headspace model care
- Proven experience in managing strategic projects, including stakeholder engagement, reporting, and evaluation.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to contribute to service innovation and workforce development.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for young people experiencing mental health challenges.
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
Why work with us?
- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please note:
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Leisl Jackson, Headspace Manager, on 9769 6419 regarding the Project Manager – Clinical Practice Development (Youth Mental health) position, Recruitment Ref. Number 107_2025.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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