Youth Wellbeing & Engagement Specialist

Department for Education, South Australia; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Worker at Port Augusta Secondary School supports disengaged students by coordinating timely, culturally responsive case management under the Department for Education framework. This full-time role, with 35 hours per week and possible negotiation on hours, aims to boost wellbeing and school engagement through accredited flexible learning.

Based in Port Augusta, the position is part of the Port Augusta - Quorn local partnership with tenure from 19 January 2027 to 26 January 2028.

Qualifications

• Coordination of timely, effective and culturally responsive case management services.
• Support disengaged students in social and emotional wellbeing to improve engagement.
• Coordinate access to accredited flexible learning options.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management under the departmental framework.
• Support students to remain connected with school and learning programs.

Job description

The Youth Worker at Port Augusta Secondary School supports disengaged students by coordinating timely, culturally responsive case management under the Department for Education framework. This full-time role, with 35 hours per week and possible negotiation on hours, aims to boost wellbeing and school engagement through accredited flexible learning.

Based in Port Augusta, the position is part of the Port Augusta - Quorn local partnership with tenure from 19 January 2027 to 26 January 2028.