Youth Wellbeing & Learning Support Specialist

Melbourne Citymission Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hester Hornbrook Academy seeks a Youth Worker to collaborate within a hub to support student wellbeing and educational outcomes. You will engage students on campus and through outreach, build relationships with families and carers, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role involves supporting curriculum delivery, attending campus meetings, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards and NCCD requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or related discipline.
• Experience working with young people, including LGBTQI+ and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, in a trauma-informed setting.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative justice principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and advocate for students’ wellbeing and learning by collaborating within a multidisciplinary hub to co-design and maintain a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment.
• Engage professionally with students, families, carers and community by providing flexible and holistic evidence-based support on campus and via outreach.
• Provide administration support, participate in school life, meetings, reviews and contribute to strategic plans and implementation.
• Show a detailed understanding of the current NCCD guidelines to document support for each student.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Outreach experience

Education

Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or related discipline

Job description

Hester Hornbrook Academy seeks a Youth Worker to collaborate within a hub to support student wellbeing and educational outcomes. You will engage students on campus and through outreach, build relationships with families and carers, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role involves supporting curriculum delivery, attending campus meetings, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards and NCCD requirements.