Make Real Change Happen

Join Youturn as an Intervention Worker with headspace

💬 “I want to do work that matters.”

If that sounds like you — keep reading.

At Youturn, supporting people in their time of need is more than a mission—it’s who we are.

In partnership with headspace, we’re all about standing beside young people when life gets tough. We’re looking for someone who’s not just qualified, but genuinely passionate about making a difference — someone who sees people first, not problems.

Youturn is a leading national not-for-profit organisation delivering Health and Community Services to vulnerable people across Australia. Since 2012, we’ve proudly delivered youth mental health services under the headspace model—offering friendly, flexible clinical and non-clinical support including counselling, peer activities, and social groups for young people aged 12 to 25.

Learn more at youturn.org.au
To discover more about headspace, visit headspace.org.au

This Intervention Worker role is a chance to be there when it counts. You’ll be the first point of contact for young people aged 12–25 who reach out to headspace for help — and your presence, care, and clinical skill can set their whole journey in motion.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing

Connect with young people and their families in a way that’s youth-friendly and genuine

Deliver brief interventions and coordinate care for mild to moderate mental health concerns

Conduct comprehensive assessments (bio-psycho-social, risk, AOD), and build collaborative action plans

Work within a multidisciplinary team (GPs, allied health, vocational specialists and more)

Offer support through centre-based, outreach, or telehealth services

Be part of community engagement and youth-led initiatives

Help shape holistic support that’s trauma-informed, age-appropriate and culturally aware

💡 What We’re Looking For

You’ve got:
✔ A tertiary qualification and registration in Psychology, Social Work, OT, Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent (ACA Level 3+ for Counsellors)
✔ Skills in assessment, risk management, and therapeutic interventions
✔ A natural ability to connect and communicate with young people
✔ An understanding of trauma-informed care and a passion for early intervention
✔ A current driver’s license and Blue Card (QLD)

🌱 What You’ll Get

A role with real purpose and tangible impact

Enjoy 12% superannuation plus access to generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take-home pay

Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

A passionate, values-driven team and supportive workplace culture

Opportunities to innovate, grow, and co-create youth-led services

Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexibility for negotiating start/finish times, tailoring your career to your lifestyle!

Wellness Leave: Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).

Paid Parental Leave: Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service

✨ Sound Like You?

We’d love to hear from you. Be part of something bigger — help shape a healthier future for young people in your community.

Send your Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected],au and we will send you our Key Selection Criteria for you to complete.

Youturn is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.