Clinical Educator - headspace Port Macquarie

• Part-time | 2 days per week | Contract until 24 December 2026
• Based in Port Macquarie, on the lands of the Birpai People
• Competitive hourly rate (dependent upon quals & experience) + 12% super + salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, and Each is proud to be one of its lead agencies. Together, we support thousands of young people - and their families and friends - through over 145 headspace centres across the country, as well as online and phone counselling, vocational services, and school-based programs.

Your role, your impact

As a Clinical Educator, you’ll combine your clinical expertise with education and leadership to create meaningful learning experiences for students on placement. Your work will directly shape clinical practice and improve outcomes for young people in our community.

You will:

• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentoring and professional support to students on clinical placement
• Design and deliver engaging, capability-building training programs
• Facilitate high-quality clinical placements with a strong focus on learning outcomes
• Partner with universities and teaching institutions to coordinate placements and assessments
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to enhance student integration and experience

This role is ideal if you enjoy teaching, mentoring and clinical leadership, and want flexible work that still delivers real impact.

Who we’re looking for

You’re a confident, youth-friendly clinician who enjoys supporting others to grow. You bring a calm, optimistic and professional approach, and know how to balance clinical excellence with education and support.

You bring:

• Strong clinical assessment and intervention experience in youth mental health
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support developing clinicians
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment

Mandatory qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Psychology
• Current registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body

What will make you stand out

• Experience working with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, CALD, and neurodiverse communities
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate care
• Experience in clinical education and supervision aligned with registration requirements

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Competitive salary – Based on your experience, plus above-award conditions and generous leave options
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress 
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family

To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact David Rogers, Services Manager, at [email protected] or on 0421 388 166.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

Learn more about next steps, check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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