Youth Education Specialist - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until October 2026 Position Classification : Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-Graduate Remuneration : $36.04 - $57.59 per hour, plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 32 Requisition ID : REQ604915 Location : Bondi Junction, Sydney Applications close date : 5 October 2025 Make a lasting impact on young lives Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive in education and life? Join a dynamic team at the Bondi Centre’s Early Psychosis Program (EPP), where you’ll help young people navigate their educational journeys while supporting their mental health and wellbeing. We’re looking for someone with a background in education, social work, occupational therapy, or disability support to lead the implementation of the Individual Placement and Support – Education (IPS-ed) program. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment and wants to make a real difference. What you'll be doing: Support young people to re-engage with school, TAFE, university, or other study pathways. Help them manage homework, access student supports, and attend appointments. Build strong relationships with education providers and community organisations. Advocate for marginalised youth and connect them with meaningful opportunities. Promote youth mental health and wellbeing through training and outreach. Work closely with clinicians, families, carers, and external partners. As part of the EPP team, the Youth Education Specialist works intensively with young people experiencing a range of mental health issues, providing them with support to stay in or continue their education. This involves assertive outreach work, combined with excellent youth engagement skills, to ensure young people are well supported and are linked to suitable education opportunities. What you’ll bring: Experience working with young people in education, health, or community settings. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and youth mental health. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative program supported by the Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, where your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for young people experiencing mental health challenges. Based in South Eastern Sydney, Mindgardens is revolutionising the care and support of people with mental health, neurological, and alcohol and drug disorders with the combined strengths of four founding member organisations: SESLHD, UNSW Sydney, NeuRA and the Black Dog Institute. This unique and highly concentrated hub of expertise, spanning clinical, research, service design and system innovations, connects community care and hospital systems to deliver quality and comprehensive health services throughout NSW. The role is initially for 12 months, though there is potential for extension. For more information we encourage you to contact Lyndall Truran on health.nsw.gov.au Interviews are expected to be held between 13 October 2025 and 17 October 2025. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working This position will be based at the Bondi Junction Community Mental Health Centre – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria : Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in a related field such as career development, educational engagement, health promotion, public health, disability employment, or youth work. Extensive knowledge of issues that impact young people when accessing educational and/or employment opportunities. Demonstrated experience in strategic partnership development and demonstrated understanding of education systems and processes. Demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated knowledge of the education services sector, school-link, TAFE, University, traineeship and apprenticeship providers and other state and federal education establishments. Willingness to learn relevant administrative procedures, including software applications and filing systems. Current Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustment NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .
