Youth Worker jobs in Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 26/10/2026

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Salary: $46.70 - $46.70

Job Type: Contract

Location: Tweed Heads

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

headspace is funded by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program. headspace aims to building resilience in young people aged 12-25 years by delivering effective youth mental health services in partnership with young people, their families and their local communities.

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker is part of the headspace program team to offer support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples using a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What you'll be doing

• Provide intake and support services for young people including, triage, assessment and referrals
• Collaborate with the clinical team to share knowledge and insights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People’s cultures and strengths.
• Support the Community Engagement Team in developing close partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community groups to improve access to headspace services.
• Monitor young people where risk is indicated.
• Participating in case coordination and review meetings.

What we're looking for

• Knowledge and understanding of factors that contribute to positive mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and all other young people.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar Social Science.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships

Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)”

This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")

How to Apply:
Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Angie Vick on angie-marie.vick@socialfutures.org.au

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