Youth Lead Practitioner: Empowering Teens & Young Adults

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle options

Laptop

Phone

Bonus potential up to $4,000 annually

Bonus potential up to $10,000 annually

Job summary

Everyday Independence is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to support adolescents and young adults with disabilities across Newtown. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary youth team, manage NDIS therapy packages, and work closely with families to drive educational, personal, and social outcomes.

The role offers formal PD opportunities, supervision, and a structured mentoring environment. A relevant qualification and current registration are essential, with flexible full-time/part-time options

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary qualification and registration
• Minimum 2 years experience with youth aged 9-25
• Must hold valid Australian driver’s license and checks (NDIS, WWC)

Responsibilities

• Led interdisciplinary youth team planning NDIS funded therapy packages
• Supported youth to achieve educational, personal, social, and work goals
• Delivered therapy across diverse settings incl. homes, schools, playgrounds, workplaces
• Held future-focused conversations with participants and supports
• Helped participants and families develop habits and routines
• Built relationships with participants and supporters (family, carers, friends)
• Documented and billed sessions through online system
• Attended weekly team meetings to share impact and learnings

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Driver's license

NDIS Check

Working with Children Check

Youth work experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in Youth Work (YWA)

Bachelor/Master in Social Work (AASW)

Job description

Everyday Independence is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to support adolescents and young adults with disabilities across Newtown. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary youth team, manage NDIS therapy packages, and work closely with families to drive educational, personal, and social outcomes.

The role offers formal PD opportunities, supervision, and a structured mentoring environment. A relevant qualification and current registration are essential, with flexible full-time/part-time options