Youth Support and Advocacy Service – Ascot Vale VIC

- Application close Date COB on Monday, 9th November 2026
- Casual
- Remuneration dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.

At YSAS we are committed to people of a diversity of backgrounds and identities being included, represented, and having the chance to participate equally in the life of our organisation and the communities in which we provide our services. We strive to create the conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued. We value lived-living experience wisdom, insight, and knowledge.

About the position

As a highly experienced and autonomous member of the multidisciplinary YSAS primary health team, the General Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care to marginalised and at-risk young people entering Secure Care and their stakeholders.

With the support of the team and manager, key expectations of the role include:

Providing timely and accurate medical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and management of health issues for young people entering Secure Care.

Nurturing and growing cross-departmental collaboration between the YSAS primary health service, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staff (DFFH) in Secure Care Services, Child Protection, and other key stakeholders.





Provision of specialist medical knowledge and training to DFFH and YSAS Secure Care staff in relation to the unique health needs and challenges of young people in Secure Care.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience in working with young people with complex needs, especially in managing health issues related to mental health, substance use, and chronic conditions.

Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and an ability to practice a range of interventions, including conducting complex assessments, care planning, review, and casework. In addition, understanding of responding to crises and accessing other support services.

Highly developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups, including the ability to model appropriate behaviours and motivate young people.

Demonstrated experience in co-operative and collaborative work practices with other service providers (youth justice, police, child protection, out-of-home care providers) and community groups, including well-developed liaison and networking skills.

Demonstrated skills in written communication, including report writing, case notes, and data recording

What our young people request from our workers:

Young people across YSAShave spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker: A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same."Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable,



down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner". "It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back". Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, "being authentically human", while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. "It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive"

Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.

For full details of the position and more about YSAS benefits please visit our employment website https://ysas.org.au/employment/

Why work with us?

- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please Note:

1. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Lateef Adeleye, Program ManagerResidential,on 0437541***regarding General Practitioner position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 085_2026.

- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.

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