Youth Lead Practitioner - Eastern Melbourne

Everyday Independence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle options

Mobile

Laptop

PD leave and allowance

Flexible working options

Wellbeing days

Annual performance/loyalty bonuses

Job summary

Everyday Independence is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to support adolescents and young adults with disabilities across Croydon & Burwood East. The role involves leading the youth team, coordinating NDIS funded therapy packages, and guiding participants toward educational and personal goals.

We require a relevant degree, registration, and a commitment to flexible, billable work with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth aged 9-25.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and registration.
• Valid Australian driver’s license.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Working with Children’s Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interdisciplinary youth team planning NDIS funded therapy packages.
• Support youth in achieving educational, personal, social and working life goals.
• Deliver therapy across diverse settings (homes, schools, community centres).
• Document sessions and manage billing in the participant system.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and seek clinical mentorship.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Billable targets

Positive and flexible approach

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Youth Work

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Job title – Youth Lead Practitioner

Location – Croydon & Burwood East

Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight

Salary – $80,104.00 - $93,120.80 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading) + superannuation + vehicle options + mobile + laptop + options to boost salary up to $10,000

Supervision and Support – from supervisors, team leaders and peers

Professional Development – PD leave and allowance

Formal learning opportunities available through registered training organisations and universities

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

About The Role

We are looking for Youth Lead Practitioners to support adolescents and young adults aged 9-25 as they navigate life with a disability, from adolescence through to early adulthood.

As a Youth Lead Practitioner At Everyday Independence, No Two Days Will Be The Same. If You Were Here Last Week, These Are Some Of The Things You May Have Done

• Led the interdisciplinary youth team that plans a young person’s NDIS funded therapy package, acting as the main contact for adolescent and young adult participants and their families
• Utilised assessment and intervention skills to support youth participants to achieve their educational, personal, social, and working life goals
• Worked within the social model which means you’ll have worked and delivered therapy in diverse settings, from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces and community centres
• Held meaningful, future-focused conversations with participants and their supports
• Empowered participants and their families to develop habits and routines
• Built meaningful relationships with your participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Documented, and billed for, each session through our online participant management system
• Attended the weekly team meeting in the Hub, sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
• You’ll have met with your Team Leader and Therapy Mentor to tap into their clinical knowledge and/or support

Who We Are Looking For

At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We’re on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.

To work as a Youth Lead Practitioner, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and registration.

• If you are a Youth Worker, you will have a Bachelor of Master’s degree in Youth Work and YWA membership
• If you are a Social Worker, you will have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work and AASW membership

You Will Also Need

• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth aged 9-25
• A positive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication skills and be a team player
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability
• Willingness to work to billable targets
• A valid Australian driver’s license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children’s Check

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading Occupational Therapists to help you excel
• Reducing non-billable admin tasks: Utilising an AI-powered health scribe as part of our commitment to improve service delivery
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration (based on experience), plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $4,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you
• Opportunities for Growth: Growth opportunities are endless! Explore clinical supervision or operational leadership career pathways
• Supportive Environment: Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field
• Everyday Perks: We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development leave and budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

Join the Change Makers

At Everyday Independence, your understanding of young people to deliver effective, future-focused support isn’t just valued; it’s crucial in driving positive change for youth with disabilities and their families.