Residential Youth Worker

Wellways; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave

Paid Cultural Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways is seeking Residential Youth Workers to provide trauma-informed care for young people in out-of-home care in Mackay, QLD. The role requires flexibility for sleepovers and shift work, with a strong focus on safety, documentation and collaboration with families and external stakeholders.

You will bring a relevant qualification (or be studying) and hold required clearances (Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, Police check).

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (or currently working towards one).
• Police clearance required (not less than 12 months old).
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care reflecting Child Safety Practice Principles.
• Support young people in developing life skills, routines and pathways for healing.
• Work collaboratively with families, communities and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation and uphold Wellways’ high standards of care.
• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Skills

First Aid

Drivers Licence

Sleepovers

Shift Work

Police Clearance

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening

Hope and Healing Training

Education

SCHADS Level 3

Job description

Residential Youth Worker# Wellways Careers## Residential Youth WorkerApply: QLD, Mackay: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 22, 2026 (23 days left to apply): JR106992* **Residential Youth Workers Wanted!*** **Join Wellways in creating brighter futures for young people*** **SCHADS 2B $46.70 - $50.61p/h + Super + Salary packaging benefits + leave loading** At Wellways, we believe every young person deserves safety, stability and a chance to thrive. Our Youth Workers play a vital role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people in out of home care, aligned with the Queensland Department of Child Safety standards. We’re looking for passionate, resilient and values-driven individuals to join our Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment. **In this role, you will:*** Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care that reflects our Child Safety Practice Principles* Support young people in developing life skills, routines and pathways for healing* Work collaboratively with families, communities and external stakeholders* Maintain clear documentation and uphold Wellways’ high standards of care* Engage in reflective practice and professional development **What you’ll bring:*** A relevant qualification (or currently working towards one) - SCHADS Level 3 pay rate for completion of relevant qualification* Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people* First Aid and Drivers Licence* Ability to do sleepovers and shift work - this is an essential requirement.* Police clearance - not less than 12 months old* Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate* Completed Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training - this will be supplied by Wellways if needed. **Your support can shape a young person’s future. Join the Wellways team and make a meaningful impact today.** **What we will offer you...*** A **purpose driven culture** where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued* An equitable, diverse, and socially **inclusive work environment*** **Salary packaging** up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum* Receive **17.5% leave loading** every time you take annual leave* **Paid parental leave** after 12 months of ongoing employment* **Paid Cultural Leave** where applicable* Access for you and your family to our **Employee Assistance Program** **Ready to Apply?**Take the next step in your career and make a difference and apply with Wellways today. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact **Brittany Black** at **[e-mail]** Please ensure you submit your updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.To view the full Position Description click APPLY Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. *At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.*# **Job Description Summary**Join Wellways and be the steady support young people need by delivering meaningful, trauma-informed care in a team that values you.# **Culture**We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.# **How to Apply**This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.Please select \"Apply\" below to complete your application.# **Applications Close**22/11/2026### About UsWellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383\\_Practice\\_Principles.pdfWellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment