Mental Health Youth Health Nurse

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

• Part Time (0.4FTE) ongoing position with flexible days and hours on offer
• Based from our Narre Warren, Knox and Dandenong offices + travel
• $55.98ph + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people? Join our dedicated Youth Health Clinic team supporting headspace Dandenong, Knox and Narre Warren.

As a Youth Mental Health Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary health care in partnership with GPs, headspace staff, local schools, and other youth-focused services. You will help young people navigate physical, mental, and sexual health concerns, including alcohol and other drug (AOD) support – ensuring holistic, youth-friendly care.

What you'll do:

• Provide therapeutic engagement, assessment, and ongoing support to young people aged 12–25
• Deliver clinical services across our headspace GP Clinics and "Doctors in Secondary Schools" program
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including mental state exams, risk assessments, and HEADDs assessments
• Collaborate with GPs, school wellbeing teams, and external services to develop integrated care plans
• Offer clinical education, health promotion, and referrals for issues such as AOD, sexual health, mental health, and physical wellbeing
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to service reporting
• Work closely with the headspace Services Manager to support service delivery needs within your scope

What you'll bring:

Essential

• Registration as a Division 1 Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health
• Experience working with young people experiencing mental health concerns
• Clinical skills across physical, sexual, and mental health, including AOD
• Strong engagement skills with young people and families
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Unrestricted driver's licence
• High level of computer literacy and ability to work with EMR systems

Highly Regarded

• Postgraduate qualifications in adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health
• Experience working in youth health settings or school-based clinics

Additional Information

What's in it for you

Each is committed to developing our people. At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Play a key role in providing essential services to the community.
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• More leave when you need it – 5 weeks annual leave, sick/carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.

Next steps

We want to know why you would like to come work with Each and what you can bring to this role.

To view the full Position Description, click hereor visit , go to 'Work With Us' > 'Careers' > 'Open Roles' and search for this position.

Questions? Contact Erika Nagy (Practice Manager Youth Health Clinic) at

Applications Close: Thursday 2nd October 2025 (Please note: interviews may occur as applications are received.)

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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