Youth Housing Specialist [Identified]

Brisbane Youth Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Brisbane Youth Service seeks a Youth Housing Specialist to provide brief intervention and ongoing support to young people, including BYS tenants, to help them transition to independent living. You will assess needs, build trust with young people and families, and advocate for housing stability within a community housing framework.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Social Work/Human Services/Psychology/Social Sciences or substantial related experience, strong communication, and the

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification.
• Experience working holistically with young people, including intervention and ongoing support.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people and young families.
• Experience conducting thorough assessments, including suicide and DFV risk assessments.
• Understanding of community housing provider responsibilities under the National Regulatory System of Community Housing (NRSCH).
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief intervention and ongoing planned support to young people including BYS tenants.
• Support successful transitions to independent living for clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs and implement housing-related plans.

Skills

Intervention skills

Assessments

Relationship building

Communication & advocacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work / Human Services / Psychology / Social Sciences or comparable

Job description

Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing,address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.

Under section 105 of the QLD Racial Discrimination Act 1991, to be eligible to apply for this role applicants must:

• Be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
• Identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
• Be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

Successful applicants will be required to provide a reference from an elder within their community where they currently reside.

Are you looking for a role with a values-driven, for-purpose organization where you can make a real difference for young people in our community? Do you have a passion for supporting young people to successfully transition into independent living? Bring your knowledge and expertise to provide housing and tenancy support to young people.

This full-time role of Youth Housing Specialist [Identified] supports our mission by providing brief intervention and ongoing planned support to young people including BYS tenants, enabling young people to successfully transition into independent living.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you:

• Hold A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Experience working holistically with young people, including intervention and ongoing support.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people and young families.
• Experience conducting thorough assessments, including suicide and DFV risk assessments.
• Understanding of community housing provider responsibilities under the National Regulatory System of Community Housing (NRSCH).
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella [Chicken Pox] and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on Friday 6 November 2026. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date.