Residential Youth Worker

Wellways Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Leave loading 17.5%

Meal and Entertainment allowance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking Residential Youth Workers to provide trauma-informed care for young people in out-of-home care, supporting safety, stability and pathways for healing.

You will work sleepovers and shifts, build trust, collaborate with families and communities, maintain documentation, and participate in ongoing training in a values-driven, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate 4 in a recognised area (SCHADS Level 3B if completed) - must be working towards or be willing to enrol.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people.
• Police clearance not less than 12 months old.
• Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Certificate 4

Sleepovers

Shift work

First Aid

Driver's Licence

Police clearance

Blue Card

NDIS Screening

Hope and Healing Training

Education

SCHADS Level 3B

Job description

• Residential Youth Workers Needed!

• Join Wellways in creating brighter futures for young people

• SCHADS 2B $44.59 p/h + penalties + 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:

• Minimum Certificate 4 in a recognised area (SCHADS Level 3B if completed) - must be working towards or be willing to enrol

• 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 loadingevery time you take annual leave

• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Please Note :Interviews will take place as relevant candidates present prior to the closing date of this campaign.

_ WellwaysAustralia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles withinWellwaysmust undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment _.

Job Description Summary

Join Wellways and be the steady support young people need, deliver meaningful, trauma-informed care in a team that values you.

Culture

We’re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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

18/10/2026