About Us With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives.

Why work with us Above award pay and great benefits

Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus, get access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs.

Grow with us Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years ago? That’s proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your wins.

Perks for your wellbeing On top of meaningful work, you’ll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need it.

Work your way At New Horizons, you’ll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you’ll enjoy an additional week of leave on top.

A supportive community Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community.

Strong leadership At New Horizons, you’ll be backed by experienced leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and mentoring, you’ll have the support you need to grow and thrive.

About The Role If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace team as a Youth Access Clinician in Brookvale .

We have 2 Defined Term contract roles: one until July 2026 and the second role until January 2027. Your Responsibilities Develop strong working relationships with young people, family and friends and local services

Carry out assessments, case planning, therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions and care coordination for young people and their families

The opportunity to develop and co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs

Support young people to access the services they need through consultation care plans

The opportunity to develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events, activities and promotions

Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead to proactively improve the experience of young people and service offerings

About You Degree in psychology (provisional psychologist or registered), social work, occupational therapy or nursing with registration to the appropriate body (if necessary to practice)

Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required

Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues and how they impact on young people

Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, mental health psychoeducation and the delivery of therapeutic brief interventions for clients (placement experience considered)

Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services

Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to form appropriate and effective working relationships with young people, families and key services

A sound understanding of privacy legislation, the principles of informed consent, limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting guidelines

Pre-employment Checks Current Police Check ( issued within the last 3 months)

Current NSW Drivers License

NDIS worker Check (or willingness to obtain)

NSW WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

How To Apply To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email recruit@newhorizons.net.au

IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.