Youth Worker (AOD) The Zone
- Abbotsford, Sunshine
- Application close Date COB on Friday 22nd May 2026
- Full Time (76 Hours per fortnight)
- Fixed Term until 30th September 2026
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 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 role of the Youth AOD Practitioner, is to provide evidence-informed AOD treatment and collaborative care to young people, using brief interventions, care planning, case management, AOD counselling, harm reduction and trauma informed frameworks, working alongside our Care Coordinators and Family Practitioners. The Youth AOD Practitioner will provide treatment and collaborative care that is both safe and effective for young people and families with intersectional needs. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about delivering holistic, client-centred care.
The role will be carried out within two catchments – our Inner and West catchments, and will be based at both our Abbotsford and Sunshine offices.
Key Selection Criteria
- Extensive knowledge of the Youth AOD field.
- A suitable qualification and completion of or studying towards a family therapy qualification.
- Extensive experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Experience working in collaboration with service partners to develop and deliver practice standards.
- Well defined understanding and experience providing AOD interventions and support to young people and families with intersectional needs.
- High level written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
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, Riona Taylor, Community Manager, on 0455671416 regarding The Youth Worker (AOD) the Zone position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 029_2026.
- 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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