About the role

This is a fixed-term part-time position (22.5-30 hours per week) until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension subject to ongoing funding.

The Youth Counsellor will provide early intervention counselling and support services to young people aged 12 – 25 who have or may be at risk of developing a mental health and/or substance use disorder or have economic and social recovery needs.

This position undertakes assessments and triages appropriate referrals to headspace Tuggeranong. The incumbent will assess the mental health and psycho-social support needs of young people referred to headspace and in conjunction with the headspace Tuggeranong team coordinate their transition to appropriate support and treatment streams within and external to headspace in accordance with the clinical need. 

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference 
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Duties

• Provide person-centered support counselling
• Psychoeducation to young people and their families/carers
• Provide individual, evidence-based interventions to family, friends and carers

Skills & Experience

1. Qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Psychology, or other relevant field as well as eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional organisation/authority as required. 
2. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing counselling in response to the needs of young people.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and screening of clients and their carers to determine client care needs and assist clients to access necessary services

About headspace

headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Canberra work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.

Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Canberra.  We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT.

Interested?

Applications close: 7th August 2026 - shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

For more information contact: Samuel Jones, Service Manager on 0419 121 *** or ******@gph.org.au

Visit www.gph.org.au/employment to download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide, then click Apply to submit your application.

Please ensure your application addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.