Youth Development & Case Coordinator — Trauma‑Informed Support

Wayss; Australia; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time onsite

Salary range $105,577 – $110,359 (SCHa

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Collaborative inclusive team

Professional development

Regular supervision

Values‑driven culture

Impact on youth lives

Job summary

wayss is seeking a Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinator to deliver strengths‑based, trauma‑informed support to young people in our youth refuge. You will focus on early intervention, case coordination and meaningful engagement to improve safety, wellbeing and life outcomes for vulnerable youth.

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment you will walk alongside young people, amplify their voices and help them access services and navigate systems with confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in community or human services settings.
• Strong understanding of youth development and trauma‑informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging young people in culturally safe ways.
• Knowledge of child, youth, and family service systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and identify immediate social support and housing needs.
• Provide case coordination and direct support to children and young people.
• Develop and implement individualised case plans using strengths‑based, child‑centred approaches.
• Engage in relationship‑based practice to build trust and stability over time.
• Collaborate with schools, services and community partners; support referrals and service navigation.

Skills

Youth development

Trauma‑informed practice

Early intervention

Interpersonal skills

Culturally safe engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, community development, or related discipline

Job description

wayss is seeking a Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinator to deliver strengths‑based, trauma‑informed support to young people in our youth refuge. You will focus on early intervention, case coordination and meaningful engagement to improve safety, wellbeing and life outcomes for vulnerable youth.

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment you will walk alongside young people, amplify their voices and help them access services and navigate systems with confidence.