• Casual hours
• Milton and Brisbane CBD locations
• Empower young people to improve social connection and participation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. 

The opportunity 

The Night Cafe supports young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The Night Cafe provides a safe space where young people experiencing deep social exclusion have their basic needs met whilst connecting with the people, activities, and services. By building effective pathways through referral, the Night Cafe assists young people have the knowledge, access to resources, tools and skills to improve social connection and participation.

In this position, you will provide individualised support to young people to identify strengths and needs to support the achievement of goals.

This role involves casual hours, including working Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 9pm.

What you will bring 

• Proven ability to provide high quality referral and holistic support services
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex needs of children/young people and homelessness
• Ability to assess young people’s complex needs, conduct risk assessments and engage in a strengths based approach
• Ability to work in a culturally safe way with people from diverse backgrounds
• Well developed interpersonal and written communication skills
• Working with Children Check and Driver Licence 

Why work with us?  

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have. 

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation  

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 

Career development: Access to learning, training, and development courses 

Further information  

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $41.53000 + casual loading + superannuation + salary packaging. 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

Case Worker - Community Programs. 

Program Summary - Night Cafe.

Further information 

For additional enquiries, please contact Tania Allen on 0429 178 894 for a confidential discussion. 

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. 

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

Job Ref #:523040