Wellbeing (Psychosocial) Worker (Child & Youth Hope team)
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Job Summary
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent Full time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours ADO) - Part time may be considered (minimum of 0.6 EFT/3-days)
- Community Development Worker (Class 2A Years 5 and above)
- Based in Moorabbin
- Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
The Department
Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) is friendly to infants children young people and their families/carers.
We provide accessible mental health services inclusive of family friends and support networks.
We are a specialist multi-disciplinary and intensive care mental health service incorporating the lived and living experience of family peer specialists and youth peer workers.
Our service is divided into two streams: 0-11 and 12-26 years and includes specialist services in the areas of perinatal care neurodevelopmental presentations eating disorders and outreach support.
Here at Alfred Care Group our staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS including shared values and attitudes inclusion of diversity company culture innovation and impact and career growth. ICYAMHWS staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do express feeling valued in the work they undertake and that they are making a difference. We pride ourselves on taking care of their staff by providing support supervision reflective practice education and professional development whilst challenging them to grow.
If you want to build a career in a team that adopts a family focused and systemic lens and one which values respect partnership and integrity then click below to learn more about this job opportunity
The Role
Child & Youth Hope is a 12-week outreach-based program that supports children and young people experiencing suicidal behaviour thoughts or are at risk of serious self-harm.
Wellbeing Workers provide practical recoveryfocused support to reduce the stressors contributing to a persons suicidal distress. This includes linking individuals with ongoing mental health supports connecting them to community services (such as food relief or Centrelink) strengthening social connection and assisting with everyday life and administrative tasks.
Experience and Qualifications Required
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated and well organised person who meets the following:
- Diploma in Mental Health Welfare Work Youth Work or Community Work
- One years experience of work supporting children young people their families/carers and support networks in a community setting
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Knowledge and experience of the mental health system.
- Youll also have to complete/provide a valid Victorian Working with Children Check be willing to undergo a background check and you will require Australian working rights.
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Access to discounted gym membership for gyms across Melbourne via Fitness Passport
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
- Located close to public transport (Moorabbin station on Frankston Line) and cafes
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Angela Wright (Team Leader Access and Child/Youth Hope teams)on ph:or via email:
NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications close Friday 27th March 11pm AEDT
Interviews planned to be held 7th to 10th April 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
