Youth Development Worker

3Bridges Community; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Collaborative team culture

Discounts on services

Job summary

3Bridges is seeking a Youth Development Worker to support students aged 11–18 within secondary schools. You will deliver early intervention, 1:1 casework, and wellbeing programs, collaborating with families, teachers, and community partners to promote resilience and engagement in education.

The role is full-time and fixed-term until December 2027, with competitive salary plus super, salary packaging and leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Human Services discipline; Cert IV/Diploma accepted with experience
• 2+ years' experience working with children and young people (11–18)
• Knowledge of NSW school systems and safeguarding requirements
• NSW Working with Children Check and willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed 1:1 support and case management to young people
• Manage a caseload and support goal achievement
• Use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitate targeted early-intervention and wellbeing programs
• Connect young people with services and referrals
• Build relationships with students, families, teachers and wellbeing teams
• Contribute to school wellbeing events and parent engagement
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation
• Meet child protection and safeguarding requirements

Skills

1:1 casework

Group programs

Referrals & wellbeing

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology; Cert IV/Diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive at school and beyond?

Join 3Bridges as a Youth Development Worker within our Student Wellbeing and Education Program (S.W.E.E.P.), supporting young people aged 11–18 and their families within a secondary school environment.

You'll provide early intervention and practical support through 1:1 casework, group programs, referrals and wellbeing initiatives, working closely with students, families, school wellbeing teams and

community partners.

This is a Full-time & Fixed-term (until December 2027) rewarding opportunity to build genuine relationships with young people and support their wellbeing, personal development and engagement in education.

Why Join 3Bridges?

• Competitive salary plus super
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Additional meal entertainment packaging up to $2,650
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid parental leave
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Discounts on selected 3Bridges services

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed 1:1 support and case management t to young people
• Manage a caseload and support young people to work towards their individual goals
• Use client-led, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitate targeted early-intervention and wellbeing programs
• Connect young people with appropriate services, referrals and support
• Build strong relationships with students, families, teachers and school wellbeing teams
• Contribute to school wellbeing initiatives, events and parent engagement
• Maintain accurate case notes, assessments and documentation
• Meet child protection, mandatory reporting and safeguarding requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Human Services Discipline, i.e. Social Work, Psychology (will consider relevant Cert IV/Diploma qualifications with experience in a similar role)
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with complex needs, particularly those aged 11–18
• Experience in 1:1 support, facilitating programs, casework or case management
• Understanding of mandatory reporting and child protection requirements
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities
• NSW Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• Knowledge of the NSW school system and a current NSW driver's licence (highly regarded)

About 3Bridges

3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.

3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable people. All appointments are subject to child-safe recruitment practices, including reference checks, Working with Children Checks, National Police Checks and other reasonable screening requirements.