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Youth Wellbeing and Connections Support Worker

  • 533170
  • Horsham, VIC, 3400
  • Alcohol & Other Drugs
  • Mental Health
  • Maximum Term Full Time
  • Closing on: Sep 12 2026
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  • Max term full time role
  • Located at Horsham
  • SCHADS level 4 + Salary Packaging
Your new role

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of young people aged 12-25. As a Youth Wellbeing and Connections Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, early intervention support to young people experiencing challenges such as mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bullying, alcohol and drug issues, and uncertainty about their future.

In this role, you will work closely with young people, their families, and other support networks to promote wellbeing, resilience, and social connection. You will deliver one-on-one support, coordinate care and case management, facilitate educational workshops and group activities, and collaborate with community organisations to strengthen inclusion, participation, and connectedness.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate professional who is committed to supporting young people to achieve positive wellbeing outcomes and reach their full potential.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 + superannuation, you can access the following:

  • An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
  • Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
  • 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

View position description here.

Your skills and experience

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and can build strong, positive relationships within the community. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of the mental health and wellbeing challenges experienced by young people and their families.
  • Experience supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs.
  • Skills in delivering engaging education sessions, training, workshops, activities, or events.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people and stakeholders.
  • A collaborative and creative approach to working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Confidence using IT systems and social media platforms.
  • Experience planning and delivering programs, projects, or community initiatives that achieve positive outcomes.
How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Kate Waterworth on kate.waterworth@vt.uniting.org or Trina Gloury on trina.gloury@vt.uniting.org.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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