Residential Youth Worker – North Brisbane

Healthcare Australia; Queensland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Youth and Community in Australia is seeking a casual Residential Youth Worker to support children and young people living in out-of-home care across the Brisbane area. You will work within a welcoming team, with advance rosters and partial shifts to provide stability.

The role focuses on safety, personal care, attendance at school and activities, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar.
• 6 months of residential youth work experience or strong transferable skills.
• Australian Driver's Licence (P2 or higher).
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
• Police Check.
• LCS2 check (Nice to have or happy to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
• Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
• Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
• Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care

Skills

6 months residential youth work

Australian Driver's Licence (P2+)

Working with Children Check (Blue Card

First Aid & CPR certificate

Police Check

LCS2 check

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Job description

Residential Youth Worker – North Brisbane

Australia

Listed

October 30, 2026

Who Are We?
HCA Youth and Community are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workersacross the nation!

We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation providing tailored support services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. We areseekingcompassionate and resilient youth workers to support children from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a Youth Workerat Infinity you willbe joininga welcoming and supportive team.To make life a little easierfor you,we do our rosters inadvance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
• Assistwith personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
• Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
• Administer medication andmaintainaccuraterecords.
• Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
• Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
• Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care

WhatWe’reLooking For
To be considered for this Youth Worker role,you’llneed to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:

• Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar
• 6 months of residentialyouth work experience or strong transferable skills
• AustralianDriversLicense (P2 or higher)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Police Check
• LCS2 check (Nice to have or happy to obtain)

HCA is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.

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