Social Worker / Youth Outreach Worker

• 2x 0.6 FTE positions available, Max-Term until December 2027 (with possible extension)
• Rostered split working model - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, plus one Saturday per fortnight.
• Based across city of Whitehorse on the lands of the Wurundjeri People, with community-based and flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary – SACS Level 4 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging up to $18,550

Make your work matter where it’s needed most
Join Each’s Youth Outreach team, supporting young people aged 10–25 to connect with the right services at the right time. Working within the Child, Youth and Family Wellbeing team, you’ll provide a safe, accessible entry point into support across the local community.

Your role, your impact
You’ll play a vital role in supporting young people to navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and access the supports they need to thrive. Through outreach and early intervention, you’ll meet young people where they are—building trust, offering practical support, and helping create meaningful pathways forward.

• Deliver outreach services – Engage young people through community-based support, triage, and short-term intervention
• Assess needs holistically – Use a person-centred approach to understand needs and guide next steps
• Build strong partnerships – Collaborate with schools, services, and community organisations
• Coordinate referrals – Facilitate warm referrals and connect young people to ongoing supports
• Plan group programs – Design and deliver programs based on local youth needs
• Maintain documentation – Record accurate, timely case notes and data
• Work flexibly – Engage across outreach settings, including occasional weekend work

Who we’re looking for

• Experience supporting young people – At least 2 years’ experience, including outreach as a core practice approach
• Strong communication skills – Ability to build trust and engage diverse communities
• Stakeholder collaboration – Experience working with schools, services and community partners
• Assessment and referral capability – Confidence in triage, brief intervention and connecting young people to appropriate supports
• Independent and team capability – Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
• Understanding of youth challenges – Awareness of social, health, and wellbeing factors impacting young people
• Adaptable approach – Confidence working in flexible, community-based environments
• Relevant qualifications – Bachelor of Social Work or Qualification in Youth Work or a related field
• First Aid certification – Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Driver’s licence and vehicle access – Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

What will make you stand out

• Specialist knowledge – Training or education in mental health, dual diagnosis or family therapy

What’s in it for you
At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Boost your take-home pay – Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment
• Professional development – Access mentoring, supervision, and learning pathways
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide

To view the full Position Description, for Social Workers click here, for Youth Outreach Workers click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ – ‘Careers’ – ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact: Warren Turner (Program Stream Manager) via wturner@EACH.com.au

Applications close: Monday 13th July 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period—so don’t miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each
At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Learn more about next steps, check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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