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Youth Substance Worker

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Mater Group Full time $104,400 per year

About the role

Clarence Street, Mater Young Adult Health Centre is hiring a passionate and experienced Youth Substance Worker. The role of Youth Substance Worker at Clarence Street in South Brisbane involves providing support and interventions to young people aged 13-25 who are experiencing harms related to substance use. This position is part of a Day Program team located in our Area 40 space, offering activities and interventions while case managing a group of young people to reduce alcohol and drug-related harms. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 38 hours per week.

Salary range: $ $52.07 per hour (Health Practitioner Level 2) plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What You'll Be Doing

As a Youth Substance Worker, you will:

  • Deliver youth drug and alcohol interventions, including intake assessments, brief interventions, and case management
  • Provide individual counselling, advocacy and support to young people participating in the  Day Program and attending the drop in space consistent with harm reduction principles
  • Facilitate group activities and individual support planning for young people who are accessing Area 40 for recreational, social and artistic activities
  • Maintain clinical practice according to the developmental needs of young people
  • Demonstrate understanding of contemporary treatment modalities for young people impacted by alcohol and other drugs
  • Contribute to a safe, supportive environment for young people and colleagues
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team activities and quality improvement initiatives

About you

To be successful in your application for this position, it is essential that you have:

  • A Diploma qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs/Youth Work/Community Services or a relevant Human Services field
  • A current Blue Card
  • Queensland C Class driver's license for operating organizational vehicles
  • A willing to participation in an on-call roster for after-hours support

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

  • Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
  • Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
  • Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
  • Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
  • Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
  • Convenient, discounted on-site parking
  • Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
  • Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Monday the 25th of August 2025 .

For further information contact Kimmy Hoang Day Program Coordinator –

Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit ourReconciliation webpage.