Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker

Neami National; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratis Leave

Wellness Leave

Parental Leave

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Practice development & coaching

In-house Learning & Development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Neami National is seeking a Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker to support young people aged 16–25 facing complex mental health challenges in Moorabbin, VIC. The role focuses on trauma-informed, relational care and aims to improve wellbeing, confidence and safety through tailored coaching and service connections.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent, SCHADS Level 3, with salary range $80,087–$85,877 per annum pro rata plus super.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate is required or willing to obtain upon commencement.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and manage competing deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Experience in similar roles or transferable skills relevant to youth mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored psychosocial support to 16–25 year olds with complex needs.
• Utilise goal-oriented coaching and connect clients to relevant services.
• Facilitate psychosocial group programs and support during residential stays.

Skills

First Aid Certificate

Self-awareness

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Relevant experience

Team player

Mental health awareness

Written & verbal communication

Criminal history check

Working with Children Check

Australian working rights

Driver's licence

Job description

Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

• Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 3 with a salary range of $80,087 - $85,877 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year

• Location: Moorabbin, VIC 3189

Position Details

About your new role

Neami's Youth Outreach Recovery Support Service (YORS) and Youth Residential Recovery Service (YRRS) provide flexible, relational psychosocial support for young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing mental ill-health and other complex challenges. Grounded in developmentally informed, trauma-aware, and collaborative relational practice, the services focus on strengthening wellbeing, confidence and a young person's sense of safety, possibility, and connection.

As a Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker, you will provide tailored support to vulnerable young people living with multiple complex needs including, but not limited to mental health challenges, complex trauma, dual diagnosis, history of family violence, dual disability, gender dysphoria and eating disorders.

The role utilises a developmentally appropriate informed framework to support young people to meet their individual needs utilising a range of approaches including goal-focussed coaching, connection to other relevant services and supports, facilitation of psychosocial group programs and both shared and individual support of young people during their residential stay.

What will you bring to the role

• A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain First Aid Certification upon commencement
• Demonstrate self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
• Relevant experience in a similar role or transferable skills
• Be a team player - Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check (Prior to commencement)
• Australian working rights
• A valid driver's licence

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Be Yourself -Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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