Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Dependent On Qualifications
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: headspace Gosford, Lake Haven, & Wyong
Requisition ID: REQ669407
Applications Close: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you passionate about supporting young people through some of the most challenging times in their lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where every day presents an opportunity to create meaningful change?
headspace Gosford & Lake Haven is seeking compassionate, skilled, and motivated clinicians to join our Youth Access Team (YAT). As the first point of contact for young people aged 12–25 years, you will play a vital role in ensuring they receive the right support, at the right time.
About the Opportunity
As a Youth Access Team Worker, you will conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, provide brief interventions, triage young people, and connect them with the most appropriate services to support their mental health, wellbeing, and recovery.
Working alongside experienced mental health professionals, GPs, allied health practitioners, and community partners, you will help young people experiencing mental health concerns, substance use issues, or those at risk navigate their journey to better health. In this role you will:
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Be the first point of support for young people aged 12–25, providing compassionate assessment, brief interventions, and timely pathways to care.
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Deliver youth-focused mental health support, using a strengths-based approach to engage young people, families, and carers.
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, partnering with clinicians, GPs, allied health professionals, and community services to coordinate holistic care.
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Help shape better outcomes for young people, through advocacy, service improvement, community partnerships, and integrated care.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
This role is suitable for the following:
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Counsellor Level 1
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Counsellor Level 2
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Occupational Therapist Level 1
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Occupational Therapist Level 2
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Psychologist
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Registered Nurse
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Social Worker Level 1
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Social Worker Level 2
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Welfare Off Level 1
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Welfare Off Level 2
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registration in Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, Welfare, or a related discipline, as required for the role.
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Demonstrated experience supporting young people aged 12–25, with a strong understanding of youth mental health, wellbeing, and early intervention approaches.
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Exceptional engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with young people, families, carers, and service providers.
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Experience delivering holistic assessments, brief interventions, and coordinated referrals within a multidisciplinary health or community setting.
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A collaborative, adaptable, and youth-focused approach, with the ability to work independently, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
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 flexible casual hours while contributing your clinical expertise to a purpose-driven service supporting young people across the Central Coast.
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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.
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.
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.
