ITC Youth Worker

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Penrith; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty is seeking Youth Workers to join the OOHC team across the Metro Sydney region. You will support young people in daily life, respond to trauma-related behaviours with care, and contribute to the smooth running of the home alongside a values-driven team.

The role may include casual and part-time opportunities, requiring a current First Aid certificate and a valid Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Youth Work or allied field.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in youth services, residential care or supported accommodation.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and current issues affecting Aboriginal children and families.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people facing trauma.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life, helping them build practical and emotional skills.
• Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care and professionalism.
• Help run the home, including household tasks and admin duties.
• Work as part of a values‑driven team that supports each other and the young people daily.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Education

Diploma of Youth Work or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Do you believe a consistent, caring adult can change the direction of a young person’s life? Are you driven by empathy, resilience, and a genuine desire to walk beside children during some of their most challenging moments?

We’re seeking passionate Youth Workers to join our dedicated OOHC team in Metro Sydney

Our team doesn’t just work with young people – we walk alongside them, offering guidance, stability, and belief when they need it most.

At MacKillop Family Services, we don’t just provide accommodation - we create homes. Homes where children feel safe, valued, and supported to heal, grow, and imagine a brighter future. Each young person in our care has entered through the Child Protection system, and every one of them deserves unwavering compassion, respect, and belief in their potential.

You’ll be part of a strong, purpose driven team that shows up wholeheartedly - offering calm guidance in tough moments, celebrating progress (big and small), and being a reliable presence when it matters most.

What we offer at MacKillop:

• SCHADS (Level 2-3) $37.36– $43.42 – Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket – salary sacrifice up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

In this role, you’ll:

• Support young people in their daily lives, helping them build practical and emotional skills
• Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care, patience, and professional insight
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home, including household tasks and admin
• Work as part of a strong, values-driven team that shows up for each other – and for the young people – every single day

We are currently recruiting a multiple casual and part time Youth Workers across the Metro Sydney region.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum qualification requirements for this position is a Diploma of Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months validity
• Demonstrated skills and experience in youth services, residential care or supported accommodation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people who have experience significant challenges and trauma.

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

You must have:

• A valid Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to undertake frequent regional travel
• A valid Working with Children Check
• A valid NDIS Worker Check
• A satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid by MacKillop)

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that we continue to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.