This is a Youth Worker role with University of Sydney based in Camperdown, NSW, AU University of Sydney Role Seniority - junior More about the Youth Worker role at University of Sydney Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term until October 2026 Contribute to youth mental health and wellbeing through direct engagement and community activities Base Salary $72,966 p.a. pro rata 17% superannuation About the opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join headspace Camperdown, part of the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre. As a Youth Worker, you will provide direct support to young people aged 12–25, fostering a safe, inclusive, and youth-friendly environment. You will play a vital role in psychosocial group activities, community engagement, and outreach initiatives that promote wellbeing and social connection. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with young people, carers, clinicians, peer workers, and community partners facilitate psychosocial group and individual activities that promote mental health and wellbeing support intake and orientation processes for new clients provide practical support including advocacy and navigation of services contribute to planning and delivery of community engagement activities and youth events assist in creating and scheduling youth-friendly social media content. About you certificate IV in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrated experience working with young people, including CALD and Indigenous populations experience in child and/or youth mental health, or demonstrated knowledge of this area ability to actively engage young people from diverse backgrounds in a strengths-based manner experience in community development, health promotion, or program delivery to youth audiences skills in implementing newsletters, blogs, and social media posts. Please note that the hours for the role will be split over 4 afternoons during the times that our group programs run. The estimated times are below. Mon 1:30-6pm Tues 1:30- 6pm Wed 1:30-6pm Thurs 2-6pm Please submit a copy of CV and cover letter when submitting an application. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 14 January 2026 11:59 PM Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the University of Sydney team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Working closely with young people Facilitating psychosocial activities Supporting intake processes Key Strengths Certificate IV in a relevant field Experience working with young people Knowledge of youth mental health Community development experience Social media skills Advocacy skills Why University of Sydney is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with University of Sydney not with Hatch.