Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Emerald
Closing date: 17/09/2026
$92,575 p/a +
superannuation + salary sacrifice
Full-Time
Fixed-Term position
About the
role:
Are you
ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We're
on the lookout for a Youth Access Worker to become a vital part of
our dedicated headspace Emerald team.
As the
first point of contact for young people accessing our services,
you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive
environment.
You'll conduct initial psychosocial assessments,
collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team, and help guide each
young person towards care and support they need.
What
will a typical day look like?
Monitor and conduct
psychosocial assessments on headspace Emerald young people to
ascertain social, emotional, and mental health
needs.
Deliver evidence
based brief interventions, including group interventions and
problem solving with young people and their
families.
Provide an
inclusive practice that values the significance of family and
friends.
Attend and
contribute to regular Care Coordination Review
Meetings.
Assist and provide
appropriate and timely referrals for a range of treatments and
services offered by headspace Emerald's partners, Private
Practitioners, and other key agencies.
Mandatory
Requirements:
Diploma in Social
Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or
relevant.
Who we
are:
Our
truly local team of professionals have worked with people in
Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living
their best life.
AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven




organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our
staff.
We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary
– simply by doing them with the right people.
AnglicareCQ offers a
diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths
which enables staff mobility and growth.
Careers with AnglicareCQ
are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership,
community services, child protection, housing, and support
services.
We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the
Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald,
Barcaldine, and Longreach.
What you will
bring to the role:
A
passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of
Central Queenslanders.
Proven ability to
build and maintain relationships with a variety of
stakeholders.
The
ability to identify and embed solutions.
Demonstrated
experience working within a high-performance framework where
you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes,
within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
Effective time
management and organisational skills.
A
strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and
influence across a diverse range of people.
Other
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a
Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or
exemption)




Ability to obtain a
Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption
notice)
What are the
advantages of working for
AnglicareCQ?
We have
a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the
people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best
life.
AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful
employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in
our local communities.
We
offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and
full-time employees.
We
offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed
to social change.
Full time employees
have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office
hours to increase flexibility.
We
have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
Professional
development and study are encouraged and supported.
We
offer a professional work environment filled with passionate,
diverse and driven people.
We
provide access to health and wellness programs for all
staff.
How to
apply
If
you're passionate about youth mental health and thrive in a
collaborative and inclusive environment, please submit your resume
and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the
selection criteria outlined in the position
description.
Applications should be
submitted by 8am, Thursday 17 September ****.
Have
questions?
Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -
Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
******
(07)
*********
Attachments:
- Information Guide for Applicants.pdf
- PD headspace Youth Access Worker.pdf

📌 Headspace Youth Access Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Anglicare Central Queensland
📍 Queensland