What you will bring!

You will bring your patient and empathetic nature alongside experience in delivering person centred, trauma informed services that are culturally appropriate. 

• Tertiary level qualification in relevant clinical discipline including clinical psychology, psychology, mental health, mental health nursing, social/ behavioural science, social work, youth work or equivalent 
• Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, sexual health or primary health or work and study concerns from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in providing a clinical intake and assessment to young people and their families. 
• Previous experience in youth program facilitation and coordination

The successful candidate must also possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Driver’s License.

Remuneration and benefits

• Salary starting from $105,696 per annum (inclusive of 10% remote localities allowance) + 11.5% super
• Tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
• Rent subsidy up to $300 per week and electricity allowance up to $1000 per annum available (eligibility criteria apply)
• Additional 3 days leave per year over the Christmas period
• Access to purchase leave

Why join us?

headspace, Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, provides vital early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. Anglicare WA is working in partnership with a number of stakeholders to extend the provision of headspace services and supports to young people and families in Karratha.

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. 

But don't take our word for it!  Here is what our people think:

“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”

“Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

Apply now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts, attaching current resume. We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

For further information please contact Jess O'Dea, Service Manager at headspace Hedland on 0456 594 247.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.