Youth Advocate, Permanent Full Time - Launceston

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

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: Launceston

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.

Youth Advocate, Permanent Full Time - Launceston North East, Australia