Youth Peer Worker
- Application close COB on Tuesday 16th December 2025
- Part-time (45.6 Hours per fortnight)
- Fixed Term until 30th June 2026
- Fixed Term until 30th June 2026
- Remuneration SCHCADS 3 level dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- 5 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 the position
The purpose of the Peer Worker function will be to support young people with initial engagement, , ongoing connection with services, and to help to consolidate linkages as part of their transition from the program. The Peer Worker is responsible for providing support, guidance, and advocacy for young people aged 12-25 engaged in the BounceBack program, utilising expertise developed through lived experience.
Some of the Key Selection Criteria will be:
1.A lived experience of mental health challenges, who have accessed mental health or other related services specifically to support their mental wellbeing and has the ability to reflect on this with others in supportive communication.
2.Demonstrated understanding of Youth and Family work ethics and practice approaches
3.Able to advocate effectively for young people, their families and friends, based on their choices
4.Strong skills in developing and maintaining relationships with participants, staff and other key stakeholders.
5.Demonstrated understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health 6. Demonstrated ability to facilitate the active involvement of participants and carers in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of services
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, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
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, Louise Taylor, Clinical team Leader, on 0458645203 regarding the Youth Peer Worker, Recruitment Ref. Number – 120_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.
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