The Team:
Youth Health North is a multidisciplinary service delivering dynamic, youth-friendly health care across northern Tasmania. Our work spans in-reach, outreach, clinic-based, school-based and community-based settings, offering variety, flexibility and the opportunity to meet young people where they are.
We support young people aged 12–24 to build capacity to navigate personal challenges and confidently engage with their own health and wellbeing. No two days look the same - one day might be facilitating a wellbeing group in a school, the next providing one-to-one support at a Community Health Centre or working alongside community partners to strengthen local youth services.
Our environment thrives on collaboration and innovation, with a strong focus on building trust and connection. As part of Youth Health North, you’ll be part of a team that works creatively and responsively to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
The Role:
As part of a small, supportive multidisciplinary team within Youth Health North, you will provide high-quality health and wellbeing services to young people aged 12–24. This includes delivering individual and group interventions, early intervention and counselling, brief interventions, health promotion, community development, and advocacy to support young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or at risk in Northern Tasmania.
You will need
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Contemporary knowledge of youth health issues and primary health care, including mental health, AOD, relationships and family attachment, harm minimisation, sexuality and homelessness.
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Strong skills in assessment, counselling, group work, engagement and communication.
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Experience working in a multidisciplinary team, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people’s strengths and potential.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in diverse, collaborative settings and is passionate about supporting young people to build capacity, resilience, and meaningful change in their lives.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 13 October 2025 until 30 June 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
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Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Reannah Douglas
Position: Principal Social Worker - Primary Health North
Phone number: 6777 1427
Email address: reannah.douglas@ths.tas.gov.au
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