Diploma Educator | Shape Young Minds & Grow Your Career

Goodstart Early Learning; Young; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Full training

Branded uniforms

Professional development

Additional shifts

Job summary

Taldumande Youth Services is seeking a confident, practical Youth Worker to join our Beach Reach program on a casual basis. Operating across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the after-hours team meets young people where they gather—providing calm, respectful support when they need it most.

Shifts are Friday and Saturday evenings (about 5:00 PM to late). You’ll work with another Outreach Worker, drive the Beach Reach van, liaise with police, build rapport, and be a steady, positive presence for

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in youth work or related discipline.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and access to insured vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to obtain National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Beach Reach van and navigate local hotspots.
• Liaise with police and build rapport with youth and communities.
• Provide calm, respectful support to young people in public spaces.
• Work alongside another Outreach Worker to deliver after-hours outreach.
• Engage and connect with families and support networks.

Skills

Conflict resolution

De-escalation

Rapport building

Public engagement

Education

Certificate IV in youth work

Tools

NSW Driver Licence

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

National Police Clearance Check

Job description

For over 50 years, Taldumande Youth Services has been a pillar of safety, stability, and hope for vulnerable young people across NSW.

We are looking for a confident, practical, and resilient Youth Worker to join our assertive Beach Reach program on a casual basis. Operating across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this after-hours program meets young people where they naturally gather—providing calm, respectful support when they need it most.

• Shifts: Friday and Saturday evenings (approx. 5:00 PM to late).
• The Role: Partnering alongside another Outreach Worker, you’ll drive the Beach Reach van, navigate local hotspots, liaise with police, build instant rapport, and act as a steady, positive presence.

The Role Snapshot

• Type: Casual (Minimum commitment of 1 shift per week on either Friday or Saturday).
• Perks: Not-for-profit salary packaging, full training, branded uniforms, professional development, and opportunities for additional shifts.

About You

• You stay grounded under pressure and can effortlessly engage young people in public spaces to build trust quickly.
• Bring around 1 to 2 years of hands‑on experience in youth work, youth justice, community services, casework, or a related field.
• Skilled in supporting vulnerable youth with complex needs and deeply understanding the challenges tied to the youth justice system.
• You connect easily and respectfully with young people, their families, and wider support networks.
• Minimum tertiary qualification of a Certificate IV in youth work or a related discipline (community services, teaching or mentoring)
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence (and access to an insured vehicle).
• Current paid Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate (or a willingness to obtain them before starting).
• Willingness to complete a National Police Clearance Check .
• Proven strengths in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and de‑escalation.

We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Katherine Australian Regional and Remote Community Services