headspace Youth Access Worker

$92,575 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Full-Time Fixed-Term position

About the role:

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We're on the lookout for a Youth Access Worker to become a vital part of our dedicated headspace Emerald team. 

As the first point of contact for young people accessing our services, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive environment. You'll conduct initial psychosocial assessments, collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team, and help guide each young person towards care and support they need. 

What will a typical day look like?

• Monitor and conduct psychosocial assessments on 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.
• Assist and provide appropriate and timely referrals for a range of treatments and services offered by headspace Emerald’s partners, Private Practitioners, and other key agencies.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Diploma in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or relevant.

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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) 

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.

How to apply 

If you're passionate about youth mental health and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Thursday 17 September 2026. 

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

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393