* Applications close by COB on Tuesday, 31 March 2026
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave
* Employee Assistance Program available
* Part-time (30.4 Hours per fortnight)
* Permanent role
* Remuneration 4 RN level dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
* Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About us
Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisations that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.
At YSAS we are committed to people of a diversity of backgrounds and identities being included, represented, and having the opportunity to participate equally in the life of our organisation and the communities in which we provide our services. We strive to create the conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued. We value lived-living experience wisdom, insight, and knowledge.
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner role is based in Geelong residential withdrawal unit and provides advanced, specialist clinical leadership, assessment, and care for young people admitted to Residential Withdrawal Units, Rehabilitation Units, and Secure Care Units. The position supports the delivery of comprehensive withdrawal and rehabilitation services for young people requiring assistance with physical detoxification and recovery from licit and illicit substance use. The Nurse Practitioner works in close collaboration with YSAS General Practitioners, community-based General Practitioners, and multidisciplinary residential and secure care staff teams to ensure safe, coordinated, and high-quality, youth-centred care across all settings.
Key Selection Criteria
* Demonstrate prior experience practising as a Registered Nurse Practitioner, including, where applicable, specific alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinical experience and initiation of appropriate AOD treatments. Reflect on the aspects of practice you found most rewarding and the challenges you encountered.
* Provide examples of how you have developed and maintained positive, professional relationships with young people and external agencies in previous roles.
* Demonstrate understanding and application of harm minimisation principles in the delivery of treatment and prevention interventions within the alcohol and drug sector.
* Show knowledge and understanding of adolescent developmental issues and their relevance to clinical care and engagement.
* Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary approaches to youth-focused drug and alcohol treatment.
* Developed interpersonal, written, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and complex care settings.
For full details of the position and more about YSAS benefits please visit our employment website https://ysas.org.au/employment/
Why work with us?
* YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
* YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
* Access to learning and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please note:
* As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
* You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Emma Hartney, Manager Residential Intake, on 0409568*** regarding Nurse Practitioner, Recruitment Ref. Number 011_2026 .
* YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
* YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.