TEMPORARY SSO2 - OPEN ACCESS COLLEGE - YOUTH WORKER SUPPORT OFFICER

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Open Access College (Marden Campus), part of the Department for Education in South Australia, is seeking multiple Youth Worker Support Officers (SSO2) for part-time or full-time roles. These positions are based at the Marden campus in Adelaide, with hybrid work arrangements and a focus on assisting disengaged students to stay connected with learning.

You will collaborate with the Youth Worker Team Leader to support students, families, and school staff, applying evidence-based approaches to case

Qualifications

• Hold or be studying Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice.
• Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology or other equivalent qualification may be considered.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) - Youth Specific stream.

Responsibilities

• Support disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage their continued connection with education within school and beyond, under the direction of the Youth Worker Team Leader.
• Assist with implementing One Plans and adjustments to support student engagement and success.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Crisis support

Education

Certificate IV/ Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice

Bachelor in Social Work or Psychology

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

Job Description

Open Access College plays an important role in addressing educational disadvantages for South Australian students who are not able to attend school in person or are unable to access aspects of the full curriculum at their local school.

Students access learning primarily online, with teachers providing opportunities for face-to-face learning where appropriate.

We support a diverse range of students, many of whom have complex learning and behavioural needs, including students experiencing trauma and anxiety.

The ability to build positive relationships, understand individual student needs and develop and implement quality One Plans with appropriate adjustments is essential to supporting student engagement, growth and success.

Open Access College (Marden Campus) are looking for multiple Youth Worker Support Officers (SSO2) in either part-time or full-time capacities, depending on the needs of the successful candidates.

You’ll support disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing, encouraging their continued connection with education within school and beyond, under the direction of the Youth Worker Team Leader.

This position is based at our Marden campus and is a hybrid position.

Department for Education

Job reference: 865010

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Job Description

Open Access College plays an important role in addressing educational disadvantages for South Australian students who are not able to attend school in person or are unable to access aspects of the full curriculum at their local school.

Students access learning primarily online, with teachers providing opportunities for face-to-face learning where appropriate.

We support a diverse range of students, many of whom have complex learning and behavioural needs, including students experiencing trauma and anxiety.

The ability to build positive relationships, understand individual student needs and develop and implement quality One Plans with appropriate adjustments is essential to supporting student engagement, growth and success.

Open Access College (Marden Campus) are looking for multiple Youth Worker Support Officers (SSO2) in either part-time or full-time capacities, depending on the needs of the successful candidates.

You’ll support disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing, encouraging their continued connection with education within school and beyond, under the direction of the Youth Worker Team Leader.

This position is based at our Marden campus and is a hybrid position.

Why choose us?

• Work in an innovative and flexible online environment.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team.
• Be part of a learning community where professional learning and continuous improvement are valued.

What You Will Bring

• Hold or be studying one of the following qualifications:
  • Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice.
  • Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology or other equivalent qualification may be considered.
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) - Youth Specific stream.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse range of young people and their families to initiate and manage change to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in providing a service using an evidence-based model to achieve educational goals for young people, especially those in identified groups.
• Successful experience in working with disengaged young people, their teachers and carers to improve their participation and achievement in schooling.
• A working knowledge of a range of effective case management strategies, including problem solving, conflict resolution, working with young people in crisis and un understanding of, and sensitivity to, students from a low socio-economic background.

Applications close: 22/11/2026 6:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.