Youth Worker

DCC Industry Group; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role with base rate $46.70 + SH

Part-time opportunities from $39.53 +

SCHADS-based penalties and allowances

Flexible roster

EAP access and post-crisis debriefing

Cultural Practice Advisors

Professional development and training

Job summary

DCC Industry Group is hiring Youth Workers to support children and young people in care across Queensland. You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks, and help youth build independence in a safe home environment.

You'll administer medications where required, coordinate transport to school and activities, and collaborate with Allied Health teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support. Training for PODD communication will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related qualification.
• Current Working with Children Check and LCS Check or willingness to obtain.
• Availability to work a 24/7 roster including sleepovers and holidays.
• Experience with children and young people with complex behaviours, trauma, disability or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and maintaining a safe, clean home environment.
• Administer medication and accurately complete medication documentation.
• Support daily living skills, social development and independence.
• Transport young people to school, appointments and community activities.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality support.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Person-centred care

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related

Job description

About the role:

As a Youth Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated care team supporting children and young people living in DCC care. You'll provide both youth work and disability support, helping young people build independence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes in a safe, supportive environment.

Our young people may have a range of additional needs, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), language disorders and reactive attachment disorder.

In this role, you will:

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and maintaining a safe, clean home environment.
• Administer medication and accurately complete medication documentation.
• Support daily living skills, social development and independence.
• Transport young people to school, appointments and community activities.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high-quality support.

You'll also support children and young people with complex communication needs using a range of communication methods, including audio devices, pictorial aids and PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display) communication books. No prior experience with these tools is required as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided by our qualified Allied Health team.

About you:

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn't take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values.

We're seeking candidates with flexible schedules, available for a mix of day, night and weekend shifts as needed. These positions require work across 24/7 rotating rostered shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

What We're Looking For:

• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or relevant in accordance with Residential Care minimum requirements (https://www.families.qld.gov.au/_media/documents/about-us/partners/licensing/minimum-qualification-standard-information-sheet.pdf)
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• The ability to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex behaviours, trauma, disability or mental health challenges (ideal).
• Experience in supporting young people in Out-Of-Home Care (ideal)
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and LCS Check, or willing to obtain
• Current Open or P2 Australian Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willing to obtain
• National Crime Check, or willing to obtain (DCC funded)
• Availability to work a 24/7 roster including sleepovers
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is highly desirable but not essential to start. This mandatory training will be provided in the first 3 months of employment.
• Availability to attend three consecutive days of mandatory in-person TCI training, for which your time will be compensated.

About DCC:

At DCC Industry Group, we're committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.

Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based support that creates lasting outcomes.

When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.

What’s on offer:

• Casual employment with base rate of $46.70, plus applicable shift allowances
• Part-time opportunities with base rate of $39.53 plus applicable shift allowances
• Penalties and allowances in line with the SCHADS Award
• Flexible roster
• No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift
• Post-crisis debriefing and suitable access to EAP services
• Cultural Practice Advisor's to support you with applying culturally appropriate practices
• Professional development and training opportunities provided by suitably qualified industry professionals and trained therapist

Should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [e-mail]

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.