Senior Youth Worker | Senior Brisbane South Campus

YMCA Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per年

Free YMCA gym membership

Employee Benefits Program

Discounts for Y OSHC Services and Day

Discounted banking, loan rates and asd

Job summary

Y Schools Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at the Parkinson campus. You will guide young people to realise their potential and foster holistic growth through wellbeing and community programs.

Key duties include coordinating pastoral care, delivering wellbeing and vocational programs, and building strong relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related field.
• Positive Notice Blue Card, or willingness to obtain.
• National Police Check within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse young people and families.
• Ability to apply behaviour management strategies in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to Strengths Approach with non-judgmental, empathic framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pastoral care and community development programs to meet wellbeing needs.
• Plan and lead wellbeing programs for students.
• Support vocational training programs offered to students.
• Assist in delivering programs and events for young people on campus.
• Form intentional relationships to support student growth and needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity engagement

Documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field

Blue Card (Positive Notice)

National Police Check within 6 months

Job description

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Y Schools Queensland Senior Brisbane South Campusare recruiting a Senior Youth Worker on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Parkinson.

As the Senior Youth Worker with the Y Schools Queensland, you will be responsible for assisting young people in understanding their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young, empowered adults.

What will my time look like?

• Coordinate the delivery of the school’s pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs, and attendance targets are met
• Plan and lead wellbeing programs to students
• Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students
• Assist in delivering associated programs, services and events offered to young people through the operation of the campus
• Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school

Am I a good match?

• Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualification
• Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtain
• Hold a Valid National Police Check within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive environment
• Commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate non-judgmental, empathic framework
• Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you?

• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• We invest in multi-disciplinary teams and work well together to support the students and each other, while working differently and thinking beyond traditional methods.
• Increased non-term time for our teaching team and more student free days in comparison to standard school environments.
• Reduced classroom contact
• hours compared to traditional schools and all meetings held in school hours.
• Non-term time for all school roles!

Here’s what on offer?

• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits, as part of a non-for-profit organisation
• Free YMCA gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking, loan rates and private health insurance

Y Schools Queensland has been recognised as one of The Educator’s5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026, recognising its commitment to a workplace where educators feel supported, valued and empowered. The award is based on anonymous employee feedback across culture, professional development, benefits, and diversity and inclusion, with only organisations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75% or higher receiving this distinction.

More about the role and Y Schools!

At Y Schools Queensland we have a vision where our young people leave school empowered to be independent, courageous and resilient to achieve lifelong wellbeing.

Our mission is that Y Schools Queensland is where hope meets possibility, where everyone is seen, heard, and belongs. Our agile and responsive approach to education gives students not just knowledge, it empowers students to overcome challenges and embrace life-changing opportunities. At Y Schools Queensland, wellbeing is personal, pathways are unique, and every step leads toward a brighter future!

Central to realising this vision is our Thrive Model, a signature strength of our schools that guides everything we do. Embedded in connection, care and capability, it shapes our approach to wellbeing, learning and belonging.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply.

We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates who don’t have an exemption, must have or obtain a working with children check.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment