Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinator

Wayss; Australia; Remote; 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

• Inclusive and supportive organisational culture

wayss is seeking a Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinatorto deliver strengths‑based, trauma‑informed support to young people living in our youth refuge. This role focuses on early intervention, case coordination, and meaningful engagement to improve safety, wellbeing, and life outcomes for children and young people experiencing vulnerability.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in walking alongside young people, amplifying their voices, and supporting them to navigate services and systems with confidence.

About the Role

As a Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinator, you will:

• Using an Advantaged Thinking approach, undertakecomprehensiverisk assessments and assessing and prioritizing the young person's immediate social support and housing needs and goals.
• Provide case coordination and direct support to children and young people.
• Develop and implement individualised case plans using strengths‑based and child‑centred approaches
• Engage in meaningful relationship‑based practice, building trust and stability over time
• Work collaboratively with schools, services, and community partners
• Support referrals, advocacy, and service navigation
• Maintain professional documentation and contribute to team planning and reflective practice

What You’ll Bring

You will bring:

• Experience working with children, young people, in community or human services setting
• Strong understanding of youth development, trauma‑informed practice, and early intervention
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage young people in culturally safe and inclusive ways
• Knowledge of relevant child, youth, and family service systems
• A relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, community development, or a related discipline

Experience working with diverse communities and early‑years or adolescent cohorts is highly regarded.

This role requires a current Driver’s Licence and valid ‘Employment’ category - Working with Children Check Card. The candidate will need to have successfully completed wayss pre-employment screening, including a police check.

What We Offer

At wayss, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where people feel valued and empowered. We offer:

• Full Timeonsite role (hours rotate between 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm)
• Salary range $105,577 – $110,359 (SCHADS Level 5)
• Generous salary packaging benefit up to $15,900
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• A values‑driven culture centred on respect, safety, and connection
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact in young people’s lives

Ready to Apply?

Applications Close:October 9, however may close earlier if a successful candidate is found. Submit your application including a cover letter addressing the “About You” section.

For enquiries, contact Tamara Leishman at 03 7037 6028.

wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation.
wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery.We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.

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