Therapeutic Youth Worker

MacKillop Family Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑f3e

Specialist training in TCI, Sanctuary,

Fitness Passport

Sanctuary Model

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth & support

Award pay rates under SCHADS Level 3

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to support young people in our Intensive Therapeutic Care program. This role focuses on trauma-informed care, safety, growth, and resilience, with a community-minded, values-driven team.

Part-time and casual opportunities are available at Oran Park. You will mentor, lead by example, and help youths navigate daily living while collaborating with a supportive team to tailor care to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work required or actively pursuing.
• Experience in youth services or residential care is preferred.
• A deep respect for Aboriginal culture and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Inspire growth by mentoring youth through life skills and personal development.
• Lead with heart, modelling emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
• Empower youth to have a voice in decisions shaping their lives.
• Support daily living with meals, shopping and a safe home environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to design individualized support.
• Safeguard wellbeing by reporting concerns and providing a secure, supportive context.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Empathy & resilience

Education

Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work

Job description

Be the Difference. Be the Hope. Be the Future.

At MacKillop Family Services, we’re searching for passionate, dedicated, and energetic Youth Workers who are ready to make a powerful impact in the lives of young people through our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) Program.

This is your chance to join a vibrant, values-driven team where every day brings new opportunities to uplift, guide, and empower young people on their journey toward healing, growth, and a brighter tomorrow.

If you’re the type of person who thrives on connection, brings a spark of positivity, and believes in creating real change—then this role is calling your name.

What’s on Offer for you

Part Time and Casual opportunities in Oran Park

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a Youth Worker, you’ll be:

A mentor who inspires.

A role model who leads by example.

A change-maker who helps young people unlock their potential.

You’ll provide trauma-informed care that delivers safety, stability, and growth. By offering guidance, consistency, and compassion, you’ll empower young people to navigate challenges, build resilience, and step into their future with confidence.

A Day in the Life

Inspire growth – mentor and engage young people through life skills and personal development.

Lead with heart – model positive behaviours, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.

Empower choices – encourage youth to have a voice in decisions that shape their lives.

Support daily living – lend a hand with meals, shopping, and creating a safe, welcoming home environment.

Collaborate with purpose – work alongside a dedicated team to design support that meets each young person’s unique needs.

Safeguard wellbeing – keep safety at the forefront by reporting concerns and ensuring young people feel supported and secure.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Salary packaging – boost your take-home pay with up to $18,550 tax-free benefits.

Specialist training – receive industry-leading training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness.

Fitness Passport – discounted access for you and your family to gyms, pools, and fitness facilities.

Sanctuary Model – be part of an organisation that lives its values, creating safe spaces for healing, resilience, and growth.

Employee Assistance Program – free holistic support from counselling to nutrition advice.

Career growth & support – thrive with ongoing opportunities for learning, development, and advancement.

Award pay rates – competitive hourly rate under the SCHADS Award Level 3, based on qualifications and experience.

What You’ll Bring

A genuine passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

A minimum Diploma in Community Services or Youth work (or working toward one).

Experience in youth services or residential care (preferred, but not essential if you bring the right energy and commitment).

A deep respect for and understanding of Aboriginal culture, and a commitment to cultural competence.

A trauma-informed mindset, paired with compassion, patience, and resilience.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with and inspire young people.

Be part of something bigger. Be the guiding light that helps young people find their way.

For more information please contact Anne Maree Engh [e-mail]

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.