Role: Youth Worker – Assessment, Intake and Treatment
Team: headspace Ballarat
FTE: Two part time positions:
- 0.4 -0.6 FTE max term for 9 months with the possibility of extending. This is a parental leave replacement.
- 0.8 FTE max term to 30 June 2028
Award/classification: Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022, Grade 4
Salary: $44.59 - $47.97 per hour
Helping young people through tough times is important work.
It’s also deeply rewarding.
At headspace Ballarat, you’ll often be the first person a young person meets when they reach out for support, listening to their story, helping them feel safe enough to talk, and connecting them with the right care.
We’re looking for a Youth Worker who genuinely cares about young people and wants to be part of a team helping them find their way forward.
If supporting young people matters to you and you enjoy working with a team that backs each other, this could be the role for you.
Is this you?
You:
- care deeply about young people and the challenges they face.
- believe in meeting young people where they’re at, without judgement, and helping them feel heard and supported.
- build trust easily and are comfortable having real conversations when things feel overwhelming.
- are comfortable working with complexity and understand that supporting young people takes patience, persistence and consistency.
- hold a tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Welfare, Social Work or a related field
- are experienced supporting young people in community, health or social service settings.
Your new role
You’ll support young people aged 12–25 as they access headspace Ballarat, helping them feel welcome and supported from the moment they connect with the service.
The role focuses on intake and psychosocial assessment, providing brief interventions or short-term support, and connecting young people with the services that best meet their needs.
You’ll work closely with colleagues, families, schools and community services, and contribute to group programs, workshops and outreach activities.
As part of working in a funded service, you’ll also maintain accurate case notes and documentation.
Your new team
The team at headspace Ballarat is close-knit, supportive, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
It’s a team that checks in with each other, talks through complex situations and shares ideas about what might help a young person. People support each other and bring humour and positivity to the day.
At headspace, we focus on supporting our people to thrive in their work - creating an environment where staff feel supported, continue to grow professionally, and bring their skills to supporting young people.
About us
Ballarat Community Health is the lead agency for headspace Ballarat, providing early intervention mental health support for young people aged 12–25.
headspace centres offer a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, physical health, education, employment and alcohol and other drug concerns.
For further information: headspace Ballarat | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services
Why work with us
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible and inclusive workplace practices
- Salary packaging options
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference for young people in your community
Further information, applications, and accessibility
For a confidential discussion, please contact Maddy Jones, Centre Manager headspace on 0490 131 687.
Applications close NO LATER THAN 11.59pm on Monday 22 June 2026.
Please note we are actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are received. Interviews may commence before the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Ballarat Community Health reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified.
BCH is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for this role or during the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team at [email protected] and let us know your preferred method of contact.
Safety and inclusion
BCH takes the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children, older people and vulnerable people seriously. We expect all staff to uphold these standards in their work.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value different life experiences and perspectives and provide care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.
Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community. Apply now!
