Youth Lead Practitioner – Pakenham

Everyday Independence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Learning

Competitive Salary Package

Bonus Potential

Flexible Working Options

Growth Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Everyday Perks

Job summary

Everyday Independence invites applications for a Youth Lead Practitioner to support adolescents and young adults with disabilities across diverse settings and contexts. You will lead the youth team, plan NDIS funded therapy packages, and collaborate with families to set educational, personal and social goals.

The role involves billable sessions, supervision, and ongoing professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in relevant field and professional membership as applicable.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with youth aged 9-25.
• Experience delivering therapy in diverse settings (homes, schools, community).
• Ability to bill for sessions and maintain documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and disability support.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary youth team to plan NDIS funded therapy packages.
• Use assessment and intervention skills to help youth achieve education and life goals.
• Deliver therapy across diverse settings (home, school, community).
• Conduct meaningful, future-focused conversations with participants and supports.
• Document and bill for each session in the online system.
• Attend weekly team meetings and engage with supervisor for mentorship.

Skills

Team leadership

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Youth Work or Community Services

Bachelor/Master in Social Work

Bachelor/Master in Special Education

Nursing degree with registration

Job description

Job title – Youth Lead Practitioner
Location – Pakenham
Employment Type – Full time or Part time (4 days per week)

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic allied health organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change
makers are 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.

• 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.

• If you are a Youth Worker, you will have a Bachelor of Master’s degree in Youth Work or Community Services and YWA membership
• If you are a Social Worker, you will have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work and AASW membership
• If you are a Specialist Educator, you will have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Special Education and AASE membership
• If you are a Registered Nurse, you will have a Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration.

You will also need:

• Minimum 12 months 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
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children’s Check

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading early childhood clinicians and allied health practitioners to help you excel.
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses.
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $3,000 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 mentoring/education 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, multidisciplinary 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 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.