Youth Wellbeing Worker — Middle School (Maternity Leave)

Alta-1 College; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva College in Morayfield is seeking a Youth Worker on a maternity leave fixed-term contract for our Middle School. You will join the Student Services Team to support disengaged or at-risk students, helping them re-engage with learning and build resilience through practical and relational interventions.

Essential criteria include a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s licence; experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential: Commitment to Christian faith and college values.
• Experience supporting at-risk and disengaged young people (including facilitating small group programs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships.
• Organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Youth Worker provides holistic wellbeing support to students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging.
• Work as part of the Student Services Team to help re-engage students, overcome barriers and build resilience.
• Campus/Program and Student Services Team membership; collaboration with counsellors and a Guidance Officer.
• Handle critical incident response, reporting and professional practice.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field

Job description

Aviva College in Morayfield is seeking a Youth Worker on a maternity leave fixed-term contract for our Middle School. You will join the Student Services Team to support disengaged or at-risk students, helping them re-engage with learning and build resilience through practical and relational interventions.

Essential criteria include a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s licence; experience with at-risk youth is preferred.