Residential Youth Workers

Iaawg; Terramungamine; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding work

Salary packaging

Counselling support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Job summary

Mission Australia is hiring a Residential Youth Worker to support young people aged 13-18 on their recovery journey in a three-month in-residence program followed by six months of aftercare in the community.

You will work rotating day, evening, overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts, providing consistent care, structure and positive role modelling in a therapeutic residential environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Welfare, Social Science or related field.
• Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with young people, families, and community members.
• Commitment to supporting young people and helping them build safer, healthier futures.
• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable people in community services, youth work, residential care, education, health, or similar environments.
• Understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture, community, and ways of working with Aboriginal young people and families.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting young people with complex challenges and behaviours.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Full driver's licence with no restrictions.
• Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people (police check etc).

Responsibilities

• Build strong, respectful relationships with young people and support them throughout their recovery journey.
• Create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment that promotes wellbeing, personal growth, and positive change.
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of young people, responding appropriately to incidents, health concerns, and challenging situations.
• Guide and encourage young people to develop life skills, healthy routines, and confidence to achieve their individual goals.
• Support residents with everyday living activities, including meal preparation, household responsibilities, personal wellbeing, and community participation.
• Work collaboratively with the broader team to maintain accurate records and contribute to positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

First Aid & CPR

Driver's licence

Aboriginal cultural awareness

Education

Youth Work, Community Services, Social Welfare, or related field

Job description

Permanent Part-Time and Casual opportunities available $37.09 per hour permanent rates | $ 46.36 per hour casual rate plus super plus penalty rates Location: Mac River Residential Service, Dubbo NSW 2830

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

At MAC River, we provide a safe and supportive residential rehabilitation service for young people aged 13-18 grappling with chronic drug and alcohol issues. Our mission is to empower these young individuals through trauma-informed and culturally safe care, guiding them on a transformative journey for three months in residence, followed by six months of aftercare in the community.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people throughout their recovery journey. Working alongside residents each day, you will provide consistent care, structure, guidance, and positive role modelling within a therapeutic residential environment. This role operates on a rotating roster and includes day, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday shifts.

• Build strong, respectful relationships with young people and support them throughout their recovery journey.
• Create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment that promotes wellbeing, personal growth, and positive change.
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of young people, responding appropriately to incidents, health concerns, and challenging situations.
• Guide and encourage young people to develop life skills, healthy routines, and confidence to achieve their individual goals.
• Support residents with everyday living activities, including meal preparation, household responsibilities, personal wellbeing, and community participation.
• Work collaboratively with the broader team to maintain accurate records and contribute to positive outcomes for young people and their families.

• Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Welfare, Social Science or experience in a related field.
• Strong ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with young people, families, and community members.
• Genuine commitment to supporting young people and helping them build safer, healthier futures.
• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable people within community services, youth work, residential care, education, health, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture, community, and ways of working with Aboriginal young people and families.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting young people experiencing complex challenges and behaviours.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Full driver's licence with no restrictions.
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay).
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.