Youth Access Worker – Bairnsdale headspace

About the role

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is looking for an experienced Youth Access Worker for its Bairnsdale headspace centre. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the worker is a key point of contact for young people and their families accessing headspace services, building rapport and supporting their mental health and wellbeing. The role is part-time and temporary (0.8 EFT), working four days a week on a Tuesday evening shift.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for young people and their families accessing headspace services
• Build rapport and conduct needs and risk assessments
• Coordinate care and develop risk mitigation plans
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate services
• Collaborate with internal and external providers so young people receive timely, appropriate support under headspace's 'no wrong door' approach

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in health, behavioural/social sciences or community services
• Experience in youth or mental health services, including intake, screening, risk assessment and care planning
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse young people and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Current Victorian driver's licence and own vehicle; willing to maintain police and Working with Children checks

What we offer

• Base salary of $101,948 - $109,287 per annum (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging and generous leave benefits
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Best practice clinical supervision

Candidates apply through the RAV careers page with a CV and cover letter explaining their interest and experience; recruitment agencies are not accepted. Applications close on 11 November 2026.