With over 30 years of experience, Youth Focus continues to evolve to meet the needs of young people. We're excited to be establishing our new Perth Youth Mental Health Hub in West Perth, located on Whadjuk Noongar Country. Recognising the ongoing challenges young people face when navigating the mental health system, we're committed to doing better and creating more accessible, person-centred support. As part of this exciting new chapter, we're seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Care Navigator to promote culturally safe, inclusive, and evidence-informed care in this newly established leadership role!

- Permanent Full-time | 1 FTE
- Apply now!

About the Role

Join Youth Focus in a newly established leadership role supporting young people experiencing complex practical and psychosocial challenges. As the Senior Care Navigator, you will lead the development and delivery of our Care Navigation service while providing direct support to young people and supervising a team of Care Navigators. Key responsibilities include:

- Drive and support service pathways, intake processes, and referral frameworks for the Care Navigation service while building and maintaining solid partnerships with key service providers.
- Supervise and develop a team of Care Navigators through regular supervision, coaching, and professional development.
- Monitor team workloads, caseloads, and service quality to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred support.
- Provide direct support to young people experiencing psychosocial challenges, including housing instability, family conflict, and alcohol and other drug use, through assessment, care planning, and coordinated support tailored to their goals and needs.




- Collaborate with staff across other Youth Focus services to ensure alignment in care planning and intervention.
- Contribute to reporting, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or a related field, with relevant professional registration or membership (where applicable).
- Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, identifying risk, and facilitating appropriate referrals.
- Experience supporting young people within mental health, community, or human services settings.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervision, or mentoring experience.
- Strong knowledge of community supports and referral pathways.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- A current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and valid driver's licence.

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.

What we offer

- Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
- Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
- Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Additional annual leave,



and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to make your mark and impact on a new youth mental health service!

Applications

Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under the section "About You".

Closing date for applications:5.00pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026

About Us

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across WA to help young people aged 12 to 25.

Please note

- Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
- Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on08 •••• •333 or [email protected]

Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect. In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner. We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work. Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.

📌 Senior Care Navigator (West Perth)
🏢 Youth Focus
📍 West Perth