Make an impact and support clients to achieve positive outcomes
Part‐time, temporary role (0.8FTE) until July ****, based in Wonthaggi
$101,948 p.a. (pro‐rata) + salary packaging
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Youth Access Worker at our Wonthaggi centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria.
About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community‐based, not‐for‐profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
About headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to ***** year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace Wonthaggi, which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.
About the role
Reporting to the
Centre Manager
, you'll become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting young people aged ***** on their mental health journey. As one of the first points of contact at headspace, you'll build meaningful relationships while providing screening, assessments, referrals, brief interventions, and care coordination tailored to each young person's needs.



You'll confidently undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement appropriate strategies to promote safety and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, you'll actively contribute to case discussions and clinical supervision, helping deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based care that empowers young people to thrive.
This role is located at
Wonthaggi
and is
part‐time, temporary position until July ****
(0.8FTE) working four (4) days per week with the expectation that one day per week will be an evening shift. The base salary range is
$101,948 pro‐rata per annum
.
About you
Degree in health, behavioural/social sciences, community services, or a related discipline that provides a sound understanding and knowledge of assessing and working with young people at risk.
Experience in screening activities to determine client needs, and to assist clients to access appropriate services.
Experience in the youth and/or mental health sector.
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (desirable).
We provide
Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave perks
Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
Best practice clinical supervision.
Applications close 18 September ****.
RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under‐represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child‐safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.
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