Youth Community Engagement Worker

The Salvation Army (QLD) Prpty Trust atf Social Work; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Wellbeing initiatives

EAP

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army is seeking a Youth Services team member in Brisbane to support young people through group programs, coaching, and community initiatives. You will partner with Senior Case Managers to develop confidence, life skills, and school/community connections.

Responsibilities include delivering life skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and coordinating activities that promote employability and independence while ensuring safe, inclusive environments.

Formación

• Certificate IV in Youth Work.
• Minimum two years' experience working with young people in community, education, or support services.
• Experience facilitating groups and adapting programs for diverse needs.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver engaging group programs including life skills, wellbeing, budgeting, cooking, and tenancy readiness.
• Provide individual life and living skills coaching and practical support.
• Foster safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environments.
• Encourage youth to have a voice in program development and evaluation.
• Coordinate learning and enterprise activities to build employability.
• Build relationships with schools, community organisations, and local youth networks.
• Represent The Salvation Army at events and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for community engagement, program development and growth.
• Support safeguarding and workplace health and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Group facilitation

Relationship building

Communication

Trauma-informed practice

Adaptability

Independence

Driver Licence

Educación

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Descripción del empleo

Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role

Working as part of our Youth Services team, you'll support young people through a combination of group programs, individual coaching, community initiatives, and practical skill-building activities. Partnering closely with Senior Case Managers, you'll help young people develop the confidence, knowledge, and life skills needed to achieve their goals while building strong connections with families, schools, and community networks. No two days are the same. One day you may be facilitating a life skills workshop, the next supporting a young person one-on-one, building partnerships with local schools, or coordinating activities that encourage participation, learning, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and evidence-based group programs, including life skills, wellbeing, relationships, budgeting, cooking, and tenancy readiness.
• Provide individual life and living skills coaching and practical support to young people.
• Foster safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environments for all participants.
• Encourage young people to have a voice in program development and evaluation.
• Coordinate learning and enterprise activities that build employability and independence.
• Build strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and local youth networks.
• Represent The Salvation Army at community events and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for community engagement, program development, and sustainable growth.
• Support safeguarding, duty of care, and workplace health and safety standards across all activities.

About You

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related qualification.
• Minimum two years' experience working with young people within community, education, or support services.
• Experience facilitating groups and adapting programs to suit diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing priorities independently.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

We offer

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 meal entertainment allowance.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Purchased leave options of up to 8 additional weeks annually.
• Fitness Passport and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Cultural and wellbeing supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

Mission, Vision & Values

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by:

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice

When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here.

Why work with the Salvos?

The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. Find out more.

The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Find out more. Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.