Youth Advocate: Outreach & Bail Support

Life Without Barriers; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Hobart is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Bail Support Program. This permanent full-time role focuses on outreach with young people aged 10–17 leaving detention, helping them reconnect with families, culture and education, and supporting their successful transition back to everyday life.

You will work in communities, not offices, build trusted relationships, travel as needed, and contribute to safer, brighter outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Qualifications/experience in Youth Justice with willingness to complete further training.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, role modelling and goal setting with youth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with young people, families and stakeholders.
• Flexible, travel-ready for outreach support.
• Commitment to induction and training including BAT.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with young people aged 10–17 leaving detention and support their transition.
• Deliver outreach in homes and communities rather than office-based services.
• Help young people meet bail conditions, stay connected with family, culture and education.
• Travel as needed to provide outreach support and flexible hours.

Skills

Youth Justice experience

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Outreach flexibility

Induction training (BAT)

Driver licence

First Aid certificate

Job description

Life Without Barriers in Hobart is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Bail Support Program. This permanent full-time role focuses on outreach with young people aged 10–17 leaving detention, helping them reconnect with families, culture and education, and supporting their successful transition back to everyday life.

You will work in communities, not offices, build trusted relationships, travel as needed, and contribute to safer, brighter outcomes for young people.