* Based in Wodonga
* Part Time Temporary – 60.8h/fortnight (0.8 EFT) until 24 April 2026
* Career growth and development opportunities
Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing?
We are looking for an enthusiastic headspace Clinician (Grade 1) to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for young people aged 12–25, providing early intervention support, evidence-based brief interventions, case management, and counselling. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a dynamic and youth-friendly environment, with a strong focus on growth and professional development.
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
Gateway Health employs over 380 staff, providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. This is achieved by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a headspace Clinician, you will:
* Build connections with young people and support their engagement with headspace and other services.
* Complete intake and assessment functions, including thorough risk assessments and safety planning.
* Deliver evidence-based early and brief mental health interventions.
* Provide case management and facilitate referrals to internal and external supports.
* Contribute to group programs and, where appropriate, provide medium-term therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice.
* Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other service providers to ensure holistic care.
* Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to program administration.
* Actively participate in supervision, professional development, and team activities.
* Support awareness-raising events and community engagement activities (occasional after-hours work may be required).
The role is primarily supported to work with young people presenting with low–moderate risk and complexity. You'll be encouraged to build your clinical skills with strong supervision and ongoing development opportunities.
ABOUT YOU
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* A tertiary completed qualification (Cert IV or above) in mental health, youth work, or related field, with at least two years relevant experience.
* A passion for working with young people and their families.
* Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to early intervention in youth mental health.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and values-based service delivery.
REMUNERATION
Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022
Classification Level 3
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
* Work within a supportive team environment
* Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
* Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
* Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
* Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
* Paid parental leave
* Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
* Free car parking
* Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
* Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
* Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
* Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
* Access to annual vaccination program
* Discounted Health Insurance
* A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Katie Shalevski on
Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criterion and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 28th September 2025
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
* Criminal History Check
* Working with Children Check both VIC and NSW
* Evidence of Vaccination
* Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc.)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.