Are you a dynamic individual with the ability to assist young people to make informed choices about their lives?

Brisbane Youth Service is a well-respected not-for-profit supporting vulnerable young people and young families who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

Join Brisbane Youth Service today to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in our community.

At Brisbane Youth Service, we actively promote work-life balance and provide a supportive team environment. We also know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from all cultures, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds, with relevant experience, to apply.

Youth Workers – The Opportunity

Youth Workers are required to provide young people with safe and appropriate accommodation, case management, support, advocacy, and information to assist young people to make informed choices about their lives.

Youth Workers are required to be available to work Monday - Friday [night shifts], Saturday [day & night shifts] and Sunday [day and nightshifts].

Penalties and shift allowances apply;

All night shifts have a sleepover component of eight [8] hours and attract the SCHADS sleepover allowance;

There is ‘on-call’ support via telephone or physical assistance, if required;

Youth Workers are required to attend a monthly staff meeting where they are paid for their attendance.

You will require a tertiary qualification or working towards (studying) in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences or similar experience; A current Queensland driver’s license; and a Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card] / willingness to obtain a Blue Card prior to commencement.

For more information on applying for a blue card, go to the following website. 

Vaccination status

In accordance with the Queensland Government Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination requirements) Direction, applicants attending interview and successful candidates will need to produce double vaccination evidence with their MyGov digital Covid certificate prior to entry to a BYS premises.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:

1. An understanding of and commitment to BYS’s vision and objectives and the demonstrated experience working within a strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework;
2. Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people, using brief solution focussed crisis interventions and ongoing case managed support, and experience building trusting relationships with marginalised young people;
3. Strong communication skills, including oral and written skills, writing report and case files, collaborating with community services, and the ability to liaise effectively with young people and advocate on their behalf;
4. Strong planning, task management and organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a supported accommodation setting;
5. The ability to contribute positively within a team to deliver a high-quality service and outcomes for young people.

How to Apply

To apply, please attach your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV through the recruitment service portal by clicking Apply Now.

To download the full position description, please visit: http://brisyouth.org/employment-opportunities/ 

If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact:

Paul Fryer – House Manager (Windsor); 0439 756 055; [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Georgianna Rossomando – House Manager (Sandgate); 0403247415; [email protected] 

Michael Judd – House Manager (Phoenix); 0404 842 875; [email protected] 

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are submitted.