Our headspace Knox and Lilydale teams are seeking expressions of interest from Allied Health Practitioners (Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers and Occupational Therapists) to provide services under the Medicare Better Access Scheme, delivering focused psychological strategies to young people aged 12-25.
Important eligibility requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:
About the program
headspace is a federally funded, innovative early intervention program that supports the health and wellbeing of young people aged 12–25. Our services span mental health, physical health, and alcohol and other drug support, with a strong focus on helping young people engage in education, training and employment pathways.
The headspace Knox and headspace Lilydale teams are vibrant, supportive, multidisciplinary teams working collaboratively to support young people and families across Melbourne’s Outer East. The teams include directly employed staff across intake, community engagement, therapeutic and administrative roles, alongside co‑located partner agency staff, private providers and student placements.
Your impact
You will be providing high standard, person-centred counselling and focused psychological strategies to young people with mental health concerns. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team members as needed to coordinate care.
As a contractor, you will:
In addition, you will be supported with:
To succeed, you will have:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. In the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field, please specify your preferred location/s of work (Knox, Lilydale).
For more information or a confidential discussion, please see the following contact;
Leah Becke - Knox & Lilydale
Leah.Becke@headspaceknox.com.au
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Learn more about next steps, check out our Hiring Process Guide.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Didn’t find the perfect role today? Join our Talent Community and be the first to hear about new Each opportunities!