Youth Worker

Mission Australia; Robertson; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking compassionate Residential Youth Workers for the Triple Care Farm Robertson program on a casual basis. You will support young people aged 16 to 24 in a structured recovery environment, providing practical life skills, supervision, and empathetic care.

Join a trauma-informed, therapy-driven team focused on safety, wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes. Applicants must be able to work a 24/7 roster and have a current NSW drivers licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience in working with youth.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and substance use treatment.
• Commitment to duty of care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people and ensure safety.
• Support intake, admission and orientation for new participants.
• Facilitate activities that build life and independent living skills.
• Assist with recreational, educational and therapeutic group activities.
• Support meal preparation and household tasks; maintain living environments.
• Maintain participant records, including progress notes and incident reports.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to support participant goals.
• Respond to incidents according to policies and procedures.
• Support participants during appointments and community activities.
• Address participant concerns professionally.

Skills

Youth work experience

Mental health knowledge

Substance use treatment knowledge

Duty of care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Youth Work qualification

Job description

• Casual Opportunities available
• Weekdays | Afternoons |Night Shifts | Weekends
• $46.35 per hour + Super + Penalty Rates
• Location: Robertson NSW | Triple Care Farm
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Supporting young people through recovery takes patience, resilience and genuine care. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Triple Care Farm Robertson is a leading residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) withdrawal and rehabilitation service located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Supporting young people aged 16 to 24 years, the program provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where participants can focus on recovery, build healthy life skills, strengthen their wellbeing and work towards positive long-term outcomes. Through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, Triple Care Farm helps young people develop the confidence, resilience and independence needed to create lasting change in their lives.

We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated and reliable Residential Youth Workers to join our team on a Casual basis, working across a 24/7 roster.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people within a residential rehabilitation setting. Through positive role modelling, practical life skills development and meaningful day-to-day support, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and work towards lasting positive change.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people always ensuring their safety and well-being
• Support the intake, admission and orientation process for new participants entering the program.
• Facilitate and support activities that build interpersonal, life and independent living skills.
• Assist with recreational, educational and therapeutic group activities.
• Work alongside participants to complete household tasks, maintain living environments and support meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including progress notes, incident reports and behavioural documentation
• Collaborate with Case Managers and other team members to support case planning and participant goals.
• Respond effectively to incidents and challenging situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support participants during appointments, outings and community-based activities.
• Manage participant concerns and complaints appropriately and professionally.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant qualification or experience in working with youth in the community
• Knowledge of mental health issues, substance use treatment and working with youth
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of adolescent mental health issues and duty of care
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application

, please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

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

For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.