At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in finding jobs and education while providing vocational guidance.
- Company: Youth Focus, a for-purpose organisation dedicated to youth mental health.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and positive impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in relevant fields and experience in vocational support.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Senior Individual Placement Support Specialist About Us
Yo uth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA by offering a range of no-cost mental health services.
Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across WA to help young people aged 12 to 25.
A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for five headspace Centres, including headspace Geraldton Centre, located on Southern Yamatji country.
Youth Focus is looking for a Senior Vocational Specialist to join our Geraldton team!
- Permanent, part-time | 0.8 FTE
- This position commences ASAP
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Manager, this position will provide youth friendly vocational support to young people accessing the Geraldton Youth Hub. Key responsibilities include:
- Work with a caseload of up to 20 young people, supporting their entry or return to employment and/or education by assessing their individual vocational support needs
- Train, supervise, and provide guidance and professional day-to-day support to reporting IPS Specialist(s)
- Provide support to young people with job searching, job applications and interview preparation.
- Educate and advocate for the IPS service and service delivery model to internal and external stakeholders
- Provide individualised on-going support to young people once they have secured education or employment to assist them in sustaining placement
- Proactively engage and work with employers to create employment opportunities for young people experiencing mental health issues
- Build and maintain relationships with l local employers, training agencies, education providers and health professionals
To be considered for this position, applicants will have
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth work, employment services, social work or other health related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience in a similar vocational specialist role (experience within healthcare or community service is desirable)
- Demonstrated experience providing supervision and guidance to staff to achieve program outcomes
- Well-developed interpersonal skills ensuring friendly and welcoming experiences for stakeholders, whilst maintaining professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Outlook and willingness to learn new software/programs as needed
- Capacity to work with complex and confidential matters in a discrete and sensitive manner
- Must possess a deep understanding and appreciation for diversity within the workforce and within our client and stakeholder base
- 'C' Class Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria.
Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.
What we offer
- Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
- Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
- Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to make your mark and impact on a new youth mental health service
- Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026
- Please note
- Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
- Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on 08 6266 4333 or
Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect.
In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner.
We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work.
Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.
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