Early Intervention Senior Practitioner
- Applications close by COB Thursday, 4 June 2026
- Fixed Term, Full Time
- Employee Assistance Program available
Remuneration SCHCADS level 6 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 Early Intervention Officer in Schools (EIOS) program is funded by the Department of Education and delivered by Jesuit Social Services in partnership with YSAS.
The key objectives of the EIOS program are to support at risk children and young people to remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes, including improving school attendance, strengthening resilience and prosocial behaviours, creating a sense of belonging and improving peer relationships. EIOS also works to build school capability to identify and support children and young people who are experiencing intersecting vulnerabilities and are at risk of being involved with the justice system and most at risk of drifting toward anti-social behaviour and violent offending. The program connects schools, teachers and community services to provide streamlined support for children and young people. The program may provide secondary consultation and expert advice to support schools on how best to address the specific needs of children and young people. The program aims to encourage positive decision making, reduce classroom disruption, suspensions and expulsions from school; and reduce the risk of offending for children and young people already in contact with Youth Justice.
This role will be based between YSAS Bendigo, Weeroona College Bendigo, Crusoe College, & Maryborough Education Service
Key Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, psychology, community services or a related field, and/or demonstrated experience working with at-risk young people in education, community, or justice-related settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social, behavioural, and systemic factors contributing to children and young people’s disengagement from education and involvement in the justice system, with the ability to address complex issues such as family violence, breakdown, and school disengagement, with the capacity to provide advice and capacity building support to school staff, and deliver holistic, strengths-based interventions that support re-engagement and positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding of child and adolescent developmental stages, with the ability to implement age-appropriate, trauma-informed strategies and interventions tailored to the needs of at-risk children and young people.
- Proven experience in case management, including assessment, planning, implementation, and review of individualised case plans. Demonstrated capacity to deliver intensive support, crisis intervention, and assertive outreach using an intersectional and culturally safe approach.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian education system, including relevant services, support and referral pathways for children and young people, and experience working collaboratively with families/carers and key stakeholders (including schools and community services).
- Demonstrated ability to manage, lead and grow the capability of a multi-disciplinary group of staff and demonstrated ability to build and lead workplace culture.
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)
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
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 Meagan Mathieson, Regional Manager NW AOD Services, on 0448009939 regarding the Early Intervention Senior Practitioner position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 032_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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