Youth Support Worker Residential

Aboriginal Family Support Services Inc; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Aboriginal Family Support Services Inc. is seeking a part-time child and family support worker in Adelaide.

The role emphasizes caring for Aboriginal children and young people, facilitating connection to culture, and responding to trauma-based behaviours within a not-for-profit setting. Applicants must have a Certificate IV, WWCC, Police Check, SA driver's license (P2), and First Aid certification, plus be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in a relevant area is required.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) in South Australia is required.
• National Police Check obtained within last 6 months is required.
• South Australian Drivers Licence (P2) is required.
• Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or HLTAID012) is required.
• Suitable via Psychological Suitability Assessment will be assessed.
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate is required.
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia.

Skills

Caring for children

Trauma response

Resilience

Cultural connection

Education

Certificate IV in a relevant area

Job description

Job Category: Family and Community Services

Aboriginal Family Support Services is the leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.

Job Description

‘We work in partnership with community and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join our team.’

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with a disability to apply.

• Part Time Starting Rate: $40.50 per hour (Plus night, weekend and public holiday shift loading)
• Rotating schedule including passive nights (non-negational)

Who we are looking for

• Passion about caring for, improving the lives of and ability to interact easily and comfortably with Aboriginal children and young people, while providing opportunities to connect to culture.
• Understanding the impact of abuse and neglect on children and young people and offer support when faced with challenging behaviours.
• Demonstrated experience in responding to trauma-based behaviour.
• Resilience with confrontational situations and practice self-care regularly to provide the best care possible to our clients.

To be successful you will need

• A minimum Certificate IV in a relevant area of study and appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies
• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A National Police Check - Obtained within last 6 months
• A P2 minimum South Australian Drivers Licence
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or HLTAID012)
• To be assessed as Suitable via a Psychological Suitability Assessment
• A Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia

Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line atwww.sa.gov.au/screening . If you do not yet have the above compliance, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid delays in the recruitment process.

Working in a not-for-profit agency you can sacrifice salary to increase your take-home pay.

For more information, please contact Stella Kulas via email [e-mail] (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)

Applications close Thursday 17th September 2026 at 4.00pm

AFSS is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with lived experience relevant to our work.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that applications must include a cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification. Applications that do not meet this requirement may not be considered.

AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and may fill the position before the application period ends if a suitable candidate is identified.

"We walk together towards equality and opportunity. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land"