Youth Advocate. Permanent Full Time

Life Without Barriers; City of Devonport; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Youth Advocate for the Bail Support Program in Burnie. The role focuses on outreach to young people aged 10–17 years, helping them meet bail conditions and reconnect with family and community.

You will work flexibly in homes and communities, often outside standard hours, with a vehicle and fuel card provided. You will build trusted relationships, assess strengths, and create opportunities for positive change while coordinating with families and

Qualificações

• Qualifications/experience in Youth Justice or related field.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and role modelling.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, youth and stakeholders.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel for outreach.
• Completion of induction and Basic Advocacy Training (BAT) is expected.
• Current Driver Licence and First Aid certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver outreach-focused support to young people in communities and homes.
• Build trusted relationships with youth aged 10–17 years transitioning from detention.
• Assist in meeting bail conditions and connecting youths to family, culture, education and supports.
• Work with a range of partners and stakeholders to enable positive outcomes.
• Complete required inductions and training and adhere to probity checks.

Conhecimentos

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Travel flexibility

Driver Licence

First Aid

Formação

Youth justice qualifications/experience

Descrição da vaga

Youth Advocate. Permanent Full Time - Burnie

Job no: 507237
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Devonport & North West
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Role: Youth Advocate – Bail Support Program

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location/s: Burnie

The Bail Support Program provides intensive and community-based support, helping young people meet their bail conditions, stay connected to family, culture, education and community, and address the issues that may be contributing to offending.

As a Youth Advocate supporting this program, you will build trusted relationships with young people aged 10–17 years who are leaving detention, helping them successfully transition back to their families, communities and everyday lives.

This will be an outreach-focused role, working with young people in their homes and communities rather than expecting them to engage through an office-based service. As such, the ability to work flexibly, outside of traditional business hours will be required from time to time. A Tool of Trade vehicle with a fuel card will be provided.

The ability to connect with young people, show up consistently, see their strengths and work alongside them to create genuine opportunities for change will be critical to your success in this role.

Role requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with a willingness to complete further training. Lived experience and cultural knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting young people through coaching, mentoring, role modelling and goal setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with young people, families and a range of stakeholders.
• A flexible approach and willingness to travel to provide outreach support.
• A commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).
• A current Driver Licence.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and TAS Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.