Youth Worker

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precruitment is offering a full-time Youth Worker position in Cairns, QLD 4870. The role focuses on supporting young people to overcome social, emotional, and practical challenges and build independence and life skills.

You will assess needs, develop plans, coordinate services, mentor diverse youth, and maintain confidential records. Collaboration with families, schools and providers is essential to promote wellbeing and safe decision-making.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or above with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people’s strengths, needs and circumstances through interviews and consultation, identifying social, emotional, financial and practical challenges.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with young people, establishing achievable goals and strategies to address their needs.
• Provide guidance and practical support to help young people manage difficulties and develop budgeting, decision-making, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and deliver educational, training and support programs for individuals and groups to promote independence, wellbeing and positive life outcomes.
• Identify suitable education, training, employment, housing, and health services and assist young people with referrals.
• Review progress against agreed goals, gather feedback and adjust support plans to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
• Coordinate with families, carers, schools, and other providers, where appropriate and authorised, to implement and maintain consistent support.
• Provide culturally respectful mentoring to Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people, building confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Build relationships with local community groups, schools and service providers to identify resources and improve access to support.
• Recognise and elevate safeguarding concerns, respond to immediate risks, and use de-escalation strategies to manage conflict in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes, progress reports, referral records and incident documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to improve practice, maintain professional boundaries and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Emotional resilience

Initiative

Flexibility

Wellbeing focus

Education

Diploma or higher

Job description

POSITION:

We have a full-time position available for a Youth Worker in Cairns, QLD 4870.

SKILLS:

The role requires you to have at least a relevant Diploma qualification or above and at least 1 year of relevant work experience. At least 3 years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification listed above.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

The Youth Worker is responsible for supporting young people to address social, emotional, and practical challenges and develop greater independence. The role involves assessing individual needs, contributing to support plans, and delivering activities that build confidence, life skills and community participation. Responsibilities include connecting young people with appropriate services, collaborating with families and external providers where appropriate, and monitoring progress towards agreed goals. The Youth Worker maintains accurate records, responds to safety concerns, and follows organisational policies and professional boundaries. The position contributes to a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes young people’s wellbeing and informed decision-making.

DUTIES:

• Assess young people’s strengths, needs and circumstances through interviews and consultation, identifying social, emotional, financial and practical challenges.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with young people, establishing achievable goals and strategies to address their needs.
• Provide guidance and practical support to help young people manage difficulties and develop budgeting, decision‑making, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Plan and deliver educational, training and support programs for individuals and groups to promote independence, wellbeing and positive life outcomes.
• Identify suitable education, training, employment, housing, and health services and assist young people with referrals.
• Review progress against agreed goals, gather feedback and adjust support plans to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
• Coordinate with families, carers, schools, and other providers, where appropriate and authorised, to implement and maintain consistent support.
• Provide culturally respectful mentoring to Indigenous and non‑Indigenous young people, building confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Build relationships with local community groups, schools and service providers to identify resources and improve access to support.
• Recognise and elevate safeguarding concerns, respond to immediate risks, and use de‑escalation strategies to manage conflict in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes, progress reports, referral records and incident documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to improve practice, maintain professional boundaries and contribute to service improvements.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Empathy, patience and a non‑judgemental approach
• Strong teamwork and relationship‑building skills.
• Cultural awareness and respect for diversity and individual choice.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Initiative and flexibility, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to young people’s wellbeing, reflective practice, and ongoing learning.

SALARY:

An annual salary of $80,000 – $90,000 based on experience.