Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time Max Term & Casual - Dubbo

Ceduna; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Dubbo is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to support young people aged 12 to 17 who have experienced trauma. The role is permanent part-time max term and casual, operating in 24/7 residential homes with shifts including afternoons, sleepovers, and weekends.

Applicants with a Diploma in Community Services or equivalent experience, plus a current First Aid certificate, are encouraged to apply. Probity checks are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services (or higher) is preferred.
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability is desirable.
• Provide First Aid certification (HLTAID011) is required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 12 to 17 who’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
• Be part of a 24/7 residential care roster, including afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts.

Skills

First Aid

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time Max Term & Casual - Dubbo

• Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
• Hourly Rate from $39.53 per hour + super (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Role: Therapeutic Youth Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time max term & Casual

Location: Dubbo

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker you’ll be a key support for children & young people aged 12 to 17 years who’ve experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect. We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the unique strengths, perspectives, and insights this experience can bring to our team and the children and young people we support

Our residential homes operate 24/7, therefore it is essential that successful applicants are able and willing to work a roster which regularly includes afternoon, sleepover and weekend shifts. We will not be able to consider applicants who cannot fulfil this requirement.

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Experience supporting Children, Young People and/or People with disability
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time