Youth Worker

IFYS; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided for work travel

Salary packaging up to $15,900 FBT

Wellbeing reimbursement $250 yearly

EAP access

Travel/flight discounts via CALM App

Job summary

IFYS is recruiting four Youth Workers for the Gympie and Sunshine Coast Hinterland regions. You will engage with at-risk youth, provide referrals, brief interventions and case management for issues like mental health, homelessness, and family breakdown. Role includes outreach to reduce vulnerability and improve access to services.

The position is a fixed-term part-time contract until June 2027 with a minimum 60-hour fortnights and a pro rata base salary of $80,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management with vulnerable or at-risk young people.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to engage partners and provide wraparound services.
• Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle for work travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage at-risk young people with information, support and referrals.
• Help young people identify goals and implement case management plans.
• Assess and manage risks and connect with support services as needed.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and admin records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for coordinated support.
• Advocate for services accessible to young people.
• Plan and run group programs and activities.
• Apply strengths-based, client-centred practice and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Case management

Youth engagement

Stakeholder networking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Youth Work qualification or studying

Mental Health / Community Services / Human Services / Social Work

Job description

At IFYS we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About the opportunity

IFYS has an exciting opportunity for four experienced Youth Workers to join the Youth Engagement & Linkage Service team to work across the Gympie and Sunshine Coast Hinterland regions.

You will engage with young people at risk of disconnection from school, family, or community, providing referrals, brief interventions, and case management for issues such as mental health, homelessness, substance use, and family breakdown.

The role includes outreach activities aimed at reducing vulnerability, addressing risk factors, preventing youth crime, and improving access to support services and practical assistance.

What's on offer?

• Fixed-term part-time contract until June 2027
• Work across Gympie and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
• Minimum 60 hour fortnight, Monday to Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Salary base $80,000 per annum pro rata + superannuation - IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• A shared team program vehicle provided and reimbursement of personal mileage use as required
• Excellent not-for-profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 FBT year)
• Unique training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary Model training
• Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
• Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key responsibilities

• Engage and provide at-risk young people information, support and referrals
• Support young people to identify goals and implement case management plans
• Assess and manage risks, engaging support services as required
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, reports and administrative records
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver coordinated support for young people
• Advocate for young people to access appropriate and responsive services
• Plan and facilitate group programs and activities
• Apply strengths-based, client-centred practice and contribute to service improvement

Requirements for the role

• Demonstrated experience in case management and working with vulnerable or at-risk young people
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly, especially with young people
• Ability to engage and establish strong service partner networks and work collaboratively in providing a wraparound service approach
• A high level of computer and systems literacy
• Experience in working within an outreach model would be well regarded
• Qualifications in or currently studying Youth Work, Mental Health, Community Services, Human Services or Social Work highly desirable
• Have access to own comprehensively insured vehicle to use for some work-related travel

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland driver's license with no restrictions
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
• National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
• Ability to provide two recent line manager references (including your current employer)

Application close: 5:00pm, Tuesday 10th of November 2026.

Applications received after this date will be accepted but may not form part of the initial candidate pool.

We are deeply committed to the wellbeing, safety, cultural identity and dignity of every individual who accesses our services, including children, young people, adults and people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we uphold best practice standards and adhere to the Human Services Quality Framework, NDIS Practice Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

It is an offence to apply to work in a child related business regulated by the blue card system if you are a restricted person/negative notice holder.