First Nations Youth Worker

Role: First Nations Youth Worker

Employment Type: Full Time - Maximum term until 30 June 2026

Location:headspace Ballarat

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to thrive?

Join the team at headspace Ballarat as a First Nations Youth Worker and make a real impact in your community In this exciting and rewarding role, you?ll provide culturally safe, strengths-based support to young people aged 12 to 25 - helping them build confidence, stay connected to culture, and improve their mental health and wellbeing.

You'll work alongside a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of health professionals, youth workers, and clinicians, delivering one-on-one support, mental health treatment, and referrals, while also engaging with families, Elders, and community groups. Your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and passion for empowering young people will be at the heart of everything you do.

We're looking for someone who's community-minded, culturally connected, and ready to be a strong role model for young mob. This is your chance to be part of a welcoming, inclusive service that values culture, identity, and connection.

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that?s been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

If you'd like to know more about us visit our website 

What you will bring to the team:

Experience working with young people,particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, with knowledge of mental health, AOD issues, sexual health, and current challenges impacting wellbeing.

Skilled in intake, assessment, and case management,with the ability to identify emerging mental health concerns and develop culturally appropriate support plans.

Confident in delivering brief interventions and therapeutic support,using a culturally safe and strengths-based approach to engage and empower young people.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including families, Elders, community services, and multidisciplinary teams.

A collaborative and community-minded attitude, with initiative, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to culturally responsive, youth-focused care.

Ballarat Community Health staff benefits

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

How to apply

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, 30th October 2025.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Janelle Johnson, Senior Manager Child and Youth Health on telephone

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health 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