Residential Youth Worker

Wellways Australia; Queensland; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Paid Cultural Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia is seeking Residential Youth Workers to deliver trauma-informed care to young people in out-of-home care in Queensland. You will help youths build life skills, routines, and pathways for healing within a safe, supportive team.

The role requires flexibility for sleepovers and shifts, a relevant qualification (or active study), First Aid and a valid Driver's Licence, plus police clearance, Blue Card, and NDIS checks. Benefits include salary packaging and leave loading.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (or currently working towards one).
• First Aid certificate.
• Driver's Licence.
• Sleepovers and shift work may be required.
• Police clearance (not older than 12 months).
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate.
• Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy and resilience

Education

Relevant qualification (or currently pursuing)

Tools

Police clearance

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Job description

• SCHADS 2B $46.70 - $50.61p/h + Super + Salary packaging benefits + leave loading

• 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.

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

for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Brittany Black at [e-mail]

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.

Applications Close

22/11/2026