headspace Youth Access Worker

$41p/h + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (16hrs p/forntight)

Fixed-term position (June 2026)

About the role:

We are currently seeking a part time Youth Access Worker to join our team at headspace Emerald. Our Youth Access Worker will be responsible for conducting the initial screening using the headspace psychosocial assessments for young people and presenting it to our multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the role will also be responsible for coordinating care and attending ongoing Care Coordination Review Meetings for young people that are referred to Emerald headspace.

What will a typical day look like?

• Monitor and conduct young people’s focused psychosocial assessments on all headspace Emerald young people to ascertain social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence based brief interventions, including group interventions and problem solving, with young people and their families.
• Provide an inclusive practice that values the significance of family and friends.
• Attend and contribute to regular Care Coordination Review Meetings as directed by the Clinical Coordinator
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a young person’s records and comply with data collection standards, including minimum data set (MDS)
• Provide reception assistance as needed.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Approved tertiary level qualification in social work, mental health, psychology, occupation therapy, and/or relevant discipline.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer to learn more:  

Kirby Lee 

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393