Senior Youth Worker – Employment Pathways (Mackay)

Life Without Barriers; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management to young people across the Mackay community involved with Youth Justice or at risk of offending. Working within the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program, the role supports pathways like Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care, in a community-based, outreach setting with regular business hours.

Based in Mackay, this full-time max-term contract offers a structured, supportive team

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (or working toward).
• Experience supporting young people in employment, transition, post-care, youth, AOD or mental health settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.
• Confidence engaging young people with complex needs.
• Strong organisation, documentation and compliance skills.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed case management.
• Develop and monitor individual participation and employment plans.
• Deliver job readiness and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate training, work experience and employment opportunities.
• Provide mentoring and post-placement support to improve retention.
• Support young people to overcome barriers to participation and work.
• Build strong relationships with employers, RTOs and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to meet SQW contract requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Youth work experience

Documentation skills

Driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Engaging youth

Cultural safety

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management to young people across the Mackay community involved with Youth Justice or at risk of offending. Working within the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program, the role supports pathways like Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care, in a community-based, outreach setting with regular business hours.

Based in Mackay, this full-time max-term contract offers a structured, supportive team