Youth Education Specialist - ESMHS

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization seeks a Youth Education Specialist in Bondi Junction, Sydney. This part-time role, until October 2026, involves supporting young people's education while addressing mental health challenges. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds and advocacy skills. Attractive benefits and a collaborative environment offered.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to re-engage with education.
• Help them access student supports and manage homework.
• Build relationships with education providers and community organisations.
• Advocate for youth and connect them with opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Youth engagement

Advocacy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience

Job description

Overview

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 [e-mail]

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.

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
• Discounted gym memberships with the 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 understanding of education systems and processes
• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• 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 willingness to travel as required

Need more information?

1) The Position Description and SESLH Expected Standards outline the role details

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and help define how we work and interact in the workplace.

We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees, irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socioeconomic status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Reasonable Adjustment

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique and adjustments may be provided to support the application process. If adjustments are needed, please email [e-mail].

Information for applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen has been identified following labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy on vaccination requirements prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite candidates of all backgrounds to apply and provide contact options for additional information.