Youth Engagement Worker - headspace

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Swan Hill District Health is seeking a Youth Worker to support young people aged 12-25 through outreach, individual support, and community-based activities in Swan Hill, Victoria. The role focuses on helping youths set goals and access education, employment and wellbeing pathways.

You will deliver programs, engage with partners, and advocate for youth needs in a safe, inclusive setting. Some evenings, weekends and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Current satisfactory National Police Check results or willing to obtain.
• Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Evidence of immunisation history in accordance with the Health Services Act 1988 and mandatory healthcare worker vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support young people aged 12-25 through outreach, individual support and community-based activities.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and assist them to identify goals and pathways that enhance their wellbeing, education, employment and community participation.
• Deliver youth-focused programs, events and engagement activities that promote connection, resilience and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary headspace team and external stakeholders to ensure young people receive coordinated and responsive support.
• Advocate for the needs of young people and facilitate access to appropriate services, resources and opportunities.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment that encourages young people to participate and thrive.
• Some evening, weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Education

Youth Work

Community Services

Mental Health

Social Work

Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time | Fixed Term to June 2028

Classification – Youth Worker Class 1 or 2 (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Join the team at headspace Swan Hill and help young people aged 12-25 overcome barriers to education, employment, wellbeing and community participation through outreach, engagement and support.

The Position

• Engage and support young people aged 12-25 through outreach, individual support and community-based activities.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and assist them to identify goals and pathways that enhance their wellbeing, education, employment and community participation.
• Deliver youth-focused programs, events and engagement activities that promote connection, resilience and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary headspace team and external stakeholders to ensure young people receive coordinated and responsive support.
• Advocate for the needs of young people and facilitate access to appropriate services, resources and opportunities.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment that encourages young people to participate and thrive.
• Some evening, weekend and after-hours work may be required.

You Bring

• Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with young people in community, education, wellbeing or mental health settings.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strong commitment to youth participation, inclusion and culturally safe practice.

Mandatory requirements

• Current satisfactory National Police Check results or willing to obtain
• Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Evidence of immunisation history in accordance with the Health Services Act 1988 and mandatory healthcare worker vaccination requirements.

About Swan Hill:

Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health:

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Discounted Corporate gym memberships
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay

our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting **********@shdh.org.au

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.