Intake and Assessment Worker – Navigator Program

The Navigator Program is funded by the Department of Education and supports young people aged 12 to 17 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education.

The program works closely with young people, their families, schools and broader support networks to identify barriers to participation and develop tailored strategies to support re-engagement with education or training.

This includes strengthening connections with relevant services and professionals to improve educational, wellbeing and long-term outcomes for young people.

• Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Country
• Part time (0.4 FTE), 12 month Fixed Term (funding)
• $86K pa (pro rata) + Super & Salary Packaging.

Your Opportunity

The Intake and Assessment Worker supports the timely intake and assessment of students referred to the Navigator Program.

In this role, you will use assertive outreach strategies to engage positively with young people and their families, undertake initial assessments and coordinate the documentation required to commence the program’s triage and intake processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Use assertive outreach strategies to engage students and families referred to the Navigator Program by the Department of Education.
• Undertake initial assessments and support students and families through the intake process.
• Manage the suite of intake documentation required to commence program triage.
• Maintain accurate and timely information within the Navigator Data Management System in accordance with program guidelines.
• Work closely with the Navigator Team Leader and broader program team.
• Provide information and updates to support program governance and information-sharing requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with schools, education providers, community organisations and support services.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience providing outreach support or case management to young people aged 12 to 17 who are disengaged from education, socially isolated or at risk of disengagement.

You will also have:

• The ability to build rapport with young people and families who may be reluctant to engage.
• Strong communication, assessment and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to negotiate and advocate effectively with local services, education providers and training organisations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate program documentation.
• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development or a related discipline.

Our Benefits

• Regular reflective supervision and support from leadership.
• A workplace culture that values and supports professional development.
• Access to up to $15,900 per annum, pro rata, in salary packaging.
• Additional salary packaging benefits for meals and accommodation.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This role will close 11pm Thursday 20th August, 2026.

For further information about the position, please contact Patrick Bingham, Team Leader – Navigator Program, on 0418 725 395.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9392.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9392.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.