Youth Access & Support Navigator

Grand Pacific Health; Bega; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Staff conference

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health via headspace Bega is seeking a Youth Access Worker to welcome and support young people aged 12-25, understand their needs, and help navigate suitable options. The role includes assessments, triage, referrals, and early intervention counselling for those at risk of mental health or substance use issues.

This is a part-time parental leave backfill fixed-term role until 20 July 2027, offering flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a relevant field or working towards e.g., youth work, social work, mental health nursing, psychology, peer work, occupational therapy, counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention counselling and support services to young people aged 12-25.
• Undertake assessments, triage and make referrals to appropriate supports.
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for young people and their families at headspace Bega.

Education

Youth work / social work background

Job description

Grand Pacific Health via headspace Bega is seeking a Youth Access Worker to welcome and support young people aged 12-25, understand their needs, and help navigate suitable options. The role includes assessments, triage, referrals, and early intervention counselling for those at risk of mental health or substance use issues.

This is a part-time parental leave backfill fixed-term role until 20 July 2027, offering flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.