Youth Advocate: Bail Support & Outreach

Life Without Barriers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Bail Support Program in Australia. This permanent full-time role supports young people aged 10–17 leaving detention, helping them transition back to families, communities and daily life.

The outreach-focused position requires visiting homes and communities, flexible hours, and a tool of trade vehicle with a fuel card. Candidates should have qualifications/experience in Youth Justice, strong communication, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Youth Justice or related youth support
• Ability to coach and mentor young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with young people aged 10–17 years who are leaving detention.
• Provide outreach support in homes and communities.
• Help young people meet bail conditions and stay connected to family, culture, education and community.
• Travel to different locations as required and complete induction/training, including BAT.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver licence

First Aid

Education

Youth Justice qualification

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Bail Support Program in Australia. This permanent full-time role supports young people aged 10–17 leaving detention, helping them transition back to families, communities and daily life.

The outreach-focused position requires visiting homes and communities, flexible hours, and a tool of trade vehicle with a fuel card. Candidates should have qualifications/experience in Youth Justice, strong communication, and a willingness to travel.