Youth Mental Health Intake & Assessment Coordinator

• Part-time (0.6 FTE) 12month contract
• Based in Wantirna South on the lands of the Wurundjeri People Hybrid working options & occasional travel
• $51.23 $54.39 per hour 12% Super Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550

About the program
Eachs Youth Mental Health Services support young people (aged 16-25) who are experiencing complex mental health needs providing access early assessment coordinated support and pathways to recovery. The Intake & Assessment function plays a vital role in ensuring young people receive timely safe and tailored support during critical moments in their recovery journey.

Your role your impact
Youll be part of a service that opens doors for young people navigating mental health challenges creating safe first connections guiding thoughtful assessments and ensuring every young person is met with dignity care and this role your ability to coordinate triage and advocate will directly influence a young persons access to lifechanging support.

You will:

• Guide young people through initial contact needs identification and specialist mental health screening
• Assess and prioritise nominations for Youth Residential Recovery and Youth Outreach Recovery Support programs within required timeframes
• Facilitate Regional Selection Panels ensuring transparent and consistent decisionmaking
• Coordinate and triage incoming referrals across phone email and fax
• Strengthen relationships with referrers providers and internal intake teams
• Support the YORS waitlist by providing bridging assistance when needed
• Record and report service data with accuracy to meet departmental and internal requirements
• Contribute to service improvements program delivery and collaborative problemsolving

Who were looking for
Youre someone who builds trust quickly communicates with warmth and can make complex decisions with clarity and care. Youre organised proactive and confident in screening and triaging mental health concerns especially in young people.

You have:

• A degree or relevant tertiary qualification (with experience) in Health Community Services Mental Health Disability Psychology or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge and experience supporting young people with mental health needs
• Experience with screening assessment and/or referral management in mental health
• Ability to assess risk prioritise referrals and make informed recommendations
• Strong relationshipbuilding and advocacy strengths
• Understanding of recoveryoriented practice and harmminimisation approaches
• Knowledge of mental health legislation privacy and relevant referral pathways

What will make you stand out

• Experience working in youthfocused mental health services
• Experience in presenting prioritising or triaging clinical referrals
• Familiarity with residential recovery or youth outreach programs
• Skills in data reporting or outcome measurement

Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Balance your way Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
• Competitive salary Based on your experience plus above-award conditions and generous leave options
• Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Professional development & training Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning
• Endless career opportunities With over 200 programs across QLD NSW ACT and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress

Additional Information :

To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us - Careers - Open Roles and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation please contact Samuel Wrigley Manager Youth Mental Health Services at

Applications Close: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may occur during the advertising period so dont miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time