Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Worker - Part-Time Nights

MacKillop Family Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary offset benefit

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations pathways

Aboriginal Staff Network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Worker to join our OOHC team in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. This part-time role offers night shifts and a chance to support young people who have faced trauma in a safe, caring environment.

You will work under the Residential House Supervisor, helping youths develop practical and emotional skills, respond to challenging behaviours with care, and contribute to a well-run home within a resilient team.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life, helping them build practical and emotional skills.
• Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care, patience, and professional insight.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home, including household tasks and admin.
• Work as part of a strong, values-driven team that supports young people every day.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Emotional self-regulation

Challenging behaviours management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

MacKillop Family Services is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Worker to join our OOHC team in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. This part-time role offers night shifts and a chance to support young people who have faced trauma in a safe, caring environment.

You will work under the Residential House Supervisor, helping youths develop practical and emotional skills, respond to challenging behaviours with care, and contribute to a well-run home within a resilient team.