Location: Port Adelaide, South Australia | Volunteer Position | 12-Month Tenure

With the support of the Lead Agency, you will work with a dedicated advisory committee to create meaningful impact for the mental health and wellbeing of young people in your community

headspace Port Adelaide is seeking an experienced and community-minded individual to take on the volunteer role of Consortium Chair.

This is a meaningful opportunity to provide independent leadership, strategic guidance, and community connection to support the ongoing success of headspace services for young people.

About headspace

headspace supports young Australians to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities by providing youth-friendly services across four core areas:

• Mental Health
• Physical Health
• Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Support
• Work and Study Assistance

At headspace, we believe in the power of young people and work collaboratively to deliver inclusive, innovative and high-quality services that strengthen mental health and wellbeing.

About the Role

The Consortium Chair is an independent volunteer leadership position responsible for guiding the Consortium Advisory Committee at headspace Port Adelaide.

Working closely with the Lead Agency and Centre Manager, you will help strengthen partnerships, provide strategic advice, support stakeholder engagement, and ensure the service remains responsive to local community needs.

This role plays an important part in helping headspace maintain an integrated, collaborative and sustainable approach to supporting young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair consortium meetings and support strategic direction and planning
• Build strong relationships with local agencies, community organisations, and business stakeholders
• Provide advice and support to the Centre Manager
• Foster collaboration across youth mental health, health, education, housing, AOD and vocational services
• Mentor and support a Youth Co-Chair (where applicable)
• Promote inclusive, culturally responsive and youth-centred approaches, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

About You

We are seeking someone who has:

Essential:

• Independence from the Lead Agency (must not be employed by or sit under the governance structure of the Lead Agency)
• A genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of young people
• Strong networks and credibility within the local community or service sector
• Leadership, stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation skills
• Understanding of governance principles and meeting procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to mentor and support young people in leadership roles

Desirable:

• Understanding of the mental health service system in Australia

Why Volunteer With headspace?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Contribute to improved outcomes for young people in your community
• Use your leadership and networks to make a meaningful impact
• Support innovative, youth-focused mental health services
• Collaborate with passionate professionals and community leaders

Our volunteers must have a valid Working with Children Check which we can support you to obtain and current and satisfactory Police Check.

Who we are

Each year, Centacare support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story.

How to Register Interest

Click on the "Interested" button to submit an application for a volunteer role at Centacare. Please attach a Cover Letter and Resume in the same document.

The Cover Letter should address how you believe that you meet the requirements of the role.

If you have any questions please contact Leah Howard, Manager, Community and Mental Health Services, on 08 8215 6741.