Youth Mental Health Worker jobs in Warrnambool, VIC

Youth Mental Health Worker work in Warrnambool, VIC

Youth Mental Health Worker roles in Warrnambool, VIC sit within consistent demand, particularly in community mental health and nursing. Agricultural workforce mental health is a priority. Coastal lifestyle appeal supports recruitment. NDIS and community sector growing. youth mental health worker positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Youth mental health is one of the most active areas of growth in the Australian sector. The headspace network — with over 160 centres nationally — is the primary employer of youth mental health workers, providing services across mental health, physical health, alcohol and drugs, and vocational support for young people aged 12–25.

South West Healthcare operates as the primary public health service for south-west Victoria, providing inpatient and community mental health services from Warrnambool Base Hospital. The mental health service covers Warrnambool and the surrounding south-west, including Hamilton, Portland, and rural communities across the Western District.

Qualifications typically required

• Qualification in psychology, social work, nursing, OT, or youth work
• Experience or training in youth-specific therapeutic approaches
• Working with Children Check (mandatory)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for relevant roles

Key employers in Warrnambool, VIC

• South West Healthcare
• Warrnambool Base Hospital
• headspace Warrnambool
• Western Victoria PHN
• Deakin University Warrnambool
• Brophy Family and Youth Services
• Mind Australia