EMPLOYMENT

Job Description Full-time, ongoing position Based at Box Hill and Wantirna South residential sites on the lands of the Wurundjeri & Boon Wurrung Peoples outreach/community work across the region $51–$54.39 per hour 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging (up to $18,550) Your role, your impact As a Senior Worker in our Integrated Therapeutic Community (ITC), you’ll play a vital leadership role supporting young people aged 12–25 with significant mental health and complex support needs. You’ll lead and empower a team of youth and family workers, helping young people achieve their recovery goals in a trauma-informed, youth-focused, and inclusive environment. You’ll provide direct support through case management, therapeutic group work, individual and family counselling, and help build a vibrant, connected community. Your leadership will ensure our service is innovative, strengths-based, and responsive to the needs of young people and their families. How you’ll contribute Lead, support, and empower a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, youth-focused mental health support. Provide direct support to young people through case management, group work, and counselling. Build a positive, inclusive, and innovative community environment. Guide and supervise staff, fostering professional growth and a culture of learning. Drive service integration across Each’s youth and family services and external partners. Work flexibly across Box Hill South, Wantirna South, and community/outreach settings, including after-hours on-call support. What you’ll need to succeed Tertiary qualification in social work or a relevant discipline. Extensive experience working therapeutically with young people and families, especially in mental health, trauma, or complex needs. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations. Strong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice, and therapeutic community models. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Current Victorian driver’s licence and willingness to use own vehicle (with appropriate insurance). What will make you stand out? Advanced knowledge of the Victorian mental health and community sector. Experience in service development or leading innovative projects. High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to Each’s values.