Wellbeing (Psychosocial) Worker (Child & Youth Hope team)

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 22,000 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, recovery‑focused support to reduce the stressors contributing to a person’s 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 year’s experience of work supporting children, young people, their families/carers and support networks in a community setting
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Knowledge and experience of the mental health system.
• You'll 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: 8552 0555 or via email: angela.wright@alfred.org.au

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 don’t 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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.