Youth Worker

Possability; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PPT shifts

Career development

Paid leave

Training provided

Salary packaging

Penalty rates

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions in Rockhampton is seeking a permanent part-time Therapeutic Youth Worker to support young people in out of home care. Earn $40.49 per hour plus penalties while gaining valuable experience, with paid training and clear career pathways within our national organisation.

Shifts include rotating rosters with mornings, afternoons and overnight sleepovers; weekend availability is required. Training and support are provided to help you thrive in a therapeutic setting.

Qualifications

• Empathy and resilience to support young people.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, activities and life skills.
• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Create safe, structured and therapeutic environments.
• Respond calmly to challenges and behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team.
• Help young people build confidence and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Calm approach

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child & Family, Community Services or similar

Job description

Join Lifestyle Solutions as a permanent part-time Therapeutic Youth Worker in Rockhampton. Earn $40.49 per hour PLUS applicable penalty rates while supporting young people in out of home care. With shifts that work around your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience, paid training and access to career pathways within our national organisation!

Currently, we are looking for candidates available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights shifts as below: 0600-1400 1400-2200/passive sleepover shift

Looking for a casual role? Reach out, we are always sourcing for great casual staff!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• $40.49 per hour + super and penalty rates
• Flexible PPT shifts, pick up the roster that work for you!
• Permanent part-time security with paid leave. Rosters provided in advance! Permanent roster lines with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Not the traditional 9–5
• Passive overnight sleepovers
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, entertainment benefits up to $2,650 AND dining, travel and retail discounts
• Paid face-to-face and online training
• Career development and pathways within a national organisation
• Supportive and passionate team

Love Where You Live

Make the most of where you work! Rockhampton puts the Great Barrier Reef, beautiful beaches and island escapes right on your doorstop. Spend your days off exploring Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast, or get your life admin done! It's a great place to build your career while enjoying everything this part of Queensland has to offer!

What You'll Be Doing

• Support young people with daily routines, activities and life skills
• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Create safe, structured and therapeutic environments
• Respond calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team
• Help young people build confidence and independence

What You'll Bring

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child & Family, Community Services or similar, or willingness to enrol
• Current QLD driver's licence and required probity clearances
• Empathy, resilience and a calm, solutions-focused approach
• Availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people

Don't have your qualification yet? We can connect suitable candidates with government-funded training options. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants are required to undergo an extensive screening and clearance process prior to appointment.

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.