Youth Worker

Ymca Of Northern Territory Community Services; Katherine; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to recreation facilities

Discounted childcare/OSHC rates

Evening & weekend penalty rates

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Territory Community Services is seeking a Youth Worker for the Katherine Youth Centre to engage and support young people in safe, inclusive programs. You will supervise activities, complete daily tasks, and ensure safeguarding and WHS compliance across programs.

Join a team focused on positive relationships, teamwork, and clear reporting to help Territorians thrive through youth initiatives and community recreation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting youth in community programs.
• Commitment to child safety and WHS policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support your team and encourage participation in programs for young people.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with young people; promote a safe, inclusive environment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisor, team leader and manager; provide feedback on programs and youth engagement, child safety, and WHS concerns.
• Complete daily tasks as directed; help maintain a clean, well-presented environment during daily programs.
• Uphold daily reporting requirements; understand YNT’s youth programs and objectives.

Skills

Youth engagement

Job description

About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs or Remote Pools program, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

The Opportunity:

Working within the Katerine Youth Centre. The Youth Worker is responsible for proactively engaging and supporting young people to participate in safe, engaging, and inclusive programs. The role ensures young people are effectively supervised, daily operational and administrative tasks are completed, all internal Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and Safeguarding requirements are completed and adherence to external, legislative reporting requirements are maintained. The Youth Worker plays a key role in the delivery of a safe environment for young people while ensuring compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support your team and encourage participation in programs for young people. while actively contributing to a positive team environment and culture.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful and supportive relationships with young people. through role modelling, promote a safe and inclusive environment for all young people.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with your supervisor, team leader and manager, provide feedback on programs and youth engagement, child safety and WHS concerns.
• Complete all daily tasks as directed by supervisors, team leader and manager, help to maintain a clean, well-presented environment during daily programs.
• Uphold daily reporting requirements with support from supervisor’s team leader and manager. develop and demonstrate an understanding the YNT’s youth programs and objectives.

Benefits:

• Free access to YNT recreation and aquatic facilities.
• Discounted rates at Y childcare centres and OSHC centres.
• Penalty rates for evening and weekend work.

Further Information:

Detailed position description

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:7420fbbd-8aff-418c-8061-b4d3d748dfb9

Applications close Friday 12th June 2026

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Y!

The Y Northern Territory reserves the right to fill this position prior to the advertised closing date.