Youth Access Worker
- Join a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 12-25 on their mental health journey.
- Provide screening, assessments, referrals, and care coordination tailored to individual needs.
- Contribute to case discussions and clinical supervision to deliver high-quality care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Youth Access Worker at our Wonthaggi centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria.
About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
About headspace:
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace Wonthaggi, which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.
About the Role
Reporting to the Centre Manager, you'll become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting young people aged 12–25 on their mental health journey. As one of the first points of contact at headspace, you'll build meaningful relationships while providing screening, assessments, referrals, brief interventions, and care coordination tailored to each young person's needs. You'll confidently undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement appropriate strategies to promote safety and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, you'll actively contribute to case discussions and clinical supervision, helping deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that empowers young people to thrive.
This role is located at Wonthaggi and is part-time (0.8FTE) working four (4) days per week with the expectation that one day per week will be an evening shift. The base salary range is $101,948 – $109,287 pro-rata per annum.
About you
- Degree in health, behavioural/social sciences, community services, or a related discipline that provides a sound understanding and knowledge of assessing and working with young people at risk.
- Experience in screening activities to determine client needs, and to assist clients to access appropriate services.
- Experience in the youth and/or mental health sector.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (desirable).
We provide
- Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
- Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
- Best practice clinical supervision.
Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Syed Jan, Centre Manager headspace (Wonthaggi) by phoning 0356 715 900. Applications close 23 October 2026.
Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Please have all documents ready before starting, as applications can’t be saved mid-way.
RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.
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