Youth Lead Practitioner | Perth

Henderson Healthcare; Geelong; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $93k per year

Bonus opportunities

Flexible full-time or part-time

PD and training

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

Henderson Healthcare is seeking a Youth Lead Practitioner to work with young people aged 9-25 across multiple Perth metropolitan locations. You will provide specialist support and clinically informed interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centred practice and active collaboration with families, educators and external partners to achieve meaningful outcomes. Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or Youth Work (essential)
• Current membership with AASW or YWA, or eligibility and willingness to obtain membership
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience required
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability to work either full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week)
• Strong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice and person-centred approaches
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and intervention services to young people facing complex social, emotional, behavioural and family challenges
• Collaborate with internal teams, families, educators and external stakeholders
• Deliver person-centred support that achieves positive outcomes
• Contribute to case planning and evidence-based practice

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Youth development

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

2d ago , from Henderson Recruitment Pty Ltd t/a Henderson Healthcare

Youth Lead Practitioner
West Perth | Joondalup | Rockingham
Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 4 Days per Week)
Join a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 9-25 through therapeutic interventions, advocacy, case planning and evidence-based practice.

The Role

As a Youth Lead Practitioner, you will provide specialist support and intervention services to young people experiencing a range of complex social, emotional, behavioural and family challenges. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, families, educators and external stakeholders to deliver person-centred support that achieves positive outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $93,000 + Super
• Opportunities for highly experienced candidates to negotiate a higher salary
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for young people and families
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What You'll Need

• Degree in Social Work or Youth Work (essential)
• Current membership with AASW or YWA, or eligibility and willingness to obtain membership
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience required
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability to work either full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week)
• Strong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice and person-centred approaches
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional information

• Salary up to $93k + Super + Bonuses (negotiable)
• Full time & Part time options available
• Locations available across Perth