Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: headspace Lake Haven and Wyong
Requisition ID: REQ681744
Applications Close: Sunday 30th August 2026 at 11:59pm
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people across the Central Coast. Join our Youth Access Team at headspace Gosford and Lake Haven, providing early intervention, support and connections to the right care for young people aged 12–25.
About the Opportunity
Join the Youth Access Team (YAT) at headspace Gosford and Lake Haven and make a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 12–25. You’ll work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing early intervention, assessment and support to young people and connecting them with the services they need.
In this role you will:
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Conduct initial screening and bio-psychosocial assessments to identify the mental health, social and emotional needs of young people.
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Provide brief interventions, support and advocacy, while promoting youth-friendly and holistic approaches to care.
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Triage and coordinate referrals to appropriate internal and external health, mental health, drug and alcohol and community services.
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Build strong relationships with young people, families, GPs, allied health professionals and community partners to support effective care pathways.
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Maintain accurate clinical records and data, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to the ongoing development of headspace services across Gosford, Lake Haven and outreach locations.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You’ll bring a genuine commitment to supporting young people and a collaborative, person-centred approach to mental health and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who has:
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Extensive experience working with young people and a strong understanding of the mental health needs of young people aged 12–25 and their families.
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Excellent communication and engagement skills, including the ability to build rapport, actively listen and use motivational interviewing techniques.
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Experience working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across a range of health and community services.
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Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop effective referral pathways and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration where required, along with a current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to other locations across the District.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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