Youth Support Worker Residential - Ceduna

Aboriginal Family Support Services Inc; Ceduna; Hybrid; AUD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Aboriginal Family Support Services Inc invites applications for a part-time permanent role focused on supporting Aboriginal families and children in South Australia. The organisation emphasizes welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join the team and values collaboration with community partners.

You will work with children and young people to achieve positive change, deliver educational and recreational activities, and model constructive behaviours in home and community

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to relate to children and young people and to work with them to achieve change and quality outcomes.
• Engaging with children and young people to support them in all aspects of life, both in the home and wider community.
• Maintaining positive social and professional interaction with children and young people as well as staff members.

Responsibilities

• Developing and facilitating educational, cultural and recreational activities.
• Providing structure, routines and positive role modelling for children and young people.
• Providing the opportunity for children and young people to develop age-appropriate life skills.

Skills

Relate to children and young people

Teamwork and communication

Educational activity facilitation

Education

Certificate IV in a relevant area

Job description

Posted: 09/09/2026

Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Category: Early Intervention,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.

You need to demonstrated ability to relate to children and young people and to work with them to achieve change and quality outcomes.

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

Who we are looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to relate to children and young people and to work with them to achieve change and quality outcomes, work within a team and communicate effectively
• Engaging with children and young people to support them in all aspects of life, both in the home and wider community
• Maintaining positive social and professional interaction with children and young people as well as staff members
• Developing and facilitating educational, cultural and recreational activities
• Providing structure, routines and positive role modelling for children and young people
• Providing the opportunity for children and young people to develop age-appropriate life skills

What you need (Compliance Requirements)

• 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
• 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

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

Please contact Susan Humphries on 0458 846 646 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)

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