Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Job summary

Life Without Barriers Education is seeking a Youth Worker in Newcastle to support wellbeing, engagement and learning for young people in a safe, inclusive setting. You will work with teaching staff to implement learning plans and supportive programs.

The role is a permanent full-time position at our Newcastle campus, with opportunities to contribute to growing enrolments and district partnerships. First Aid is required, as is a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Youth Work or similar
• Experience engaging and supporting young people with complex needs
• High level communication skills with families and communities
• First Aid certification current
• Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and engagement through in-class assistance and wellbeing programs.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans and wellbeing activities.
• Create a safe, trauma-informed environment that respects cultural identity and diversity.
• Build positive relationships with young people and families to promote wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, teams and community agencies for integrated support.
• Participate in school routines, activities and professional development.
• Maintain records and comply with child safety and organisational policies.

Skills

Education Support

Youth Work

Student engagement

Communication

First Aid

Driver’s Licence

Education

Education Support qualification

Youth Work qualification

Job description

Youth Worker - Life Without Barriers Education. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

• Permanent full time (Monday - Friday), supporting students to engage in learning
• Mentor and guide students to build confidence, resilience, and life skills
• Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

Role: Youth Worker (Life Without Barriers Education)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Campus Staffing: 4Teachers, 2 Youth Workers

It's an exciting time for our Newcastle campus! With continued interest in enrolments, we're expanding to include a second class in 2027, creating new opportunities to support more young people in their education.

As a Youth Worker, you will work alongside our teaching staff to support the wellbeing, engagement and learning for young people in a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.

• Support student learning and engagement through in-class assistance, wellbeing programs, and individual learning plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment, supporting cultural identity and diversity.
• Build positive relationships with young people and families to promote wellbeing and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, teams, and community agencies to provide integrated support.
• Participate in school routines, activities, and professional development.
• Maintain records and comply with child safety, organisational policies, and legal requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Youth Work or similar and/or equivalent experience e.g. cultural and community knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated experience engaging and supporting young people with complex needs, their families and communities, to foster young people’s engagement in learning
• High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with young people, families and communities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to provide and support a range of wellbeing and engagement programs and activities.
• Current First Aid certification
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children check.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications Open: Friday 16th October 2026

Applications Close: Thursday 29th October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At Life Without Barriers Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time