Access clinician Level 1

· Application close by COB on 31st October 2025

· Part-time (60.8 Hours per fortnight)

· Two Fixed term positions available

· Registration with AHPRA or AASW preferred

· Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation

· Weeks Annual Leave

· Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.

At YSAS we are committed to people of a diversity of backgrounds and identities being included, represented, and having the opportunity to participate equally in the life of our organisation and the communities in which we provide our services. We strive to create the conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued. We value lived-living experience wisdom, insight, and knowledge.

About the position

This position will work as part of the Access Team, who provides comprehensive intake, triaging, assessment, mental health support and psychological therapy to young people aged This multidisciplinary team serves as the first point of contact to the service; it is critical that they demonstrate a high level of customer service and professionalism in their approach.

Working within the headspace model, the team coordinates the clinical delivery of treatment and care, making sure young people and their families receive timely, responsive and suitable services to meet their needs.  This position ensures that the service performs as a best practice example, and that the care delivered to young people is of the highest possible standard.

In addition, the Access Clinician must be energetic and enthusiastic and capable of working within the headspace model to deliver services within the community and enhance health care access for young people.

Key Selection Criteria

1.     An understanding of the social and health needs of young people

2.    Demonstrated skills and experience in triage, assessment, care planning, psychological interventions and referrals for young people, families and groups

3.    Demonstrated experience in the delivery of clinical and non-clinical services for young people with mental health issues and other psychosocial needs

4.    Ability to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team and to establish effective relationships with staff, clients, carers and workers in community agencies

5.    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including sound oral and writing skills, and practical knowledge of and familiarity with computer applications

What our young people request from our workers:

Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:

"A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn't treat everyone the same."  "Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner". "It takes time to trust someone, but it's worth it when you know they've got your back". Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, "being authentically human", while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person's life and their intersectionalities. "It's about making sure workers don't just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive"

Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.

For full details of the position and more about YSAS benefits please visit our employment website

Why work with us?

· YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met

· YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.

· Access to learning and development opportunities

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please Note:

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.

You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact David Hay, Headspace Manager on regarding Access Clinician Level 1 position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 102_2025.

· YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

· YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.