Youth Mental Health Wellbeing Worker

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

Position Details

- Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent Position
- Classification: SCHADS Level 3 with a salary range of $80,087 - $85,877 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Moorabbin, VIC 3189

About your recent role
Neami's Youth Outreach Recovery Support Service (YORS) and Youth Residential Recovery Service (YRRS) provide flexible, relational psychosocial support for young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing mental ill-health and other complex challenges. Grounded in developmentally informed, trauma-aware, and collaborative relational practice, the services focus on strengthening wellbeing, confidence and a young person's sense of safety, possibility, and connection.

As a Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker, you will provide tailored support to vulnerable young people living with multiple complex needs including, but not limited to mental health challenges, complex trauma, dual diagnosis, history of family violence, dual disability, gender dysphoria and eating disorders.

The role utilises a developmentally appropriate informed framework to support young people to meet their individual needs utilising a range of approaches including goal-focussed coaching, connection to other relevant services and supports, facilitation of psychosocial group programs and both shared and individual support of young people during their residential stay

What will you bring to the role





- A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain First Aid Certification upon commencement
- Demonstrate self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it
- Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
- Relevant experience in a similar role or transferable skills
- Be a team player - Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check (Prior to commencement)
- Australian working rights
- A valid driver's licence

What will Neami offer

- Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building




- Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select paperclip icon).

To apply for this position, please:

- Click the 'Apply' button where you will need to create a username and password
- Upload your resume and cover letter

If you have any further questions regarding this role which are not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Aida Gogelyte, Service Manager - *************@neaminational.org.au

If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email *******@neaminational.org.au for assistance.

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Be Yourself -Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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📌 Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker (Moorabbin)
🏢 Neami National
📍 Moorabbin