Senior Youth Worker: Youth Justice & Employment Pathways (SQW)

Life Without Barriers; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + meal 

Monthly RDO (optional)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management to Mackay youth involved with Youth Justice or at risk of offending.

The role sits in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program, supporting transitions into employment, training and independence through Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care. It is a community-based, outreach position, Monday to Friday with flexible employer visits and training sessions.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Youth employment

Trauma-informed care

Cultural safety

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management to Mackay youth involved with Youth Justice or at risk of offending.

The role sits in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program, supporting transitions into employment, training and independence through Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care. It is a community-based, outreach position, Monday to Friday with flexible employer visits and training sessions.