Residential Youth Worker | Active Night's - Part time | MacKillop

MacKillop Family Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary offset benefit

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations pathways

Aboriginal Staff Network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Worker to join our OOHC team in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. This part-time role offers night shifts and a chance to support young people who have faced trauma in a safe, caring environment.

You will work under the Residential House Supervisor, helping youths develop practical and emotional skills, respond to challenging behaviours with care, and contribute to a well-run home within a resilient team.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life, 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 supports young people every day.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Emotional self-regulation

Challenging behaviours management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

If you're searching for a role where every single moment has the power to change a life, this is it.

Are you fueled by a deep passion to support young people navigating some of life's toughest challenges? Do you have the strength, heart, and resilience to be a steady, compassionate presence for children who've experienced trauma?

At MacKillop Family Services, we don't just provide accommodation - we create homes.

We're on the lookout for an experienced, empathetic, and unshakably resilient Residential Care Worker to join our vibrant and purpose-driven OOHC team. Our team doesn't just work with young people – we walk alongside them, offering guidance, stability, and belief when they need it most.

We are seeking an experienced Residential Youth worker to join our team based in the Northern Suburbs. This is a rewarding opportunity to join MacKillop, active night's part-time ongoing opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Residential House Supervisor, 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’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in residential care or youth support
• A calm, confident approach to managing challenging behaviours
• A deep understanding of trauma-informed care
• Unshakeable resilience and a belief that every young person deserves a fresh start

WHAT WE OFFER:

• More money in your pocket-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

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
• Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
• Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver's Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

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

Our Commitment: