Youth Worker

RGIT Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 61,992 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover allowance

Job summary

Limitless Bama Indigenous Corporation in Townsville seeks a Youth Worker to join our Residential Care & Emergency Placements team. The role supports high-need youth across scheduled shifts, including sleepovers, and requires trauma-informed practice and a strong safety focus.

Youth experience (12+ months) and knowledge of child safety, plus proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CTARS, are essential. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and prioritise Indigenous employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience working with youth.
• Experience working with high-risk clients and in residential care.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support frameworks.
• Exposure to child safety principles and practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CTARS.

Responsibilities

• Meet the daily needs of young people in care and maintain a safe environment.
• Follow structured schedules and routines to provide consistency and stability.
• Support each young person’s individual goals in collaboration with the team.
• Complete shift logs, incident reports and medication documentation via CTARS.
• Work a range of shifts including mornings, days, afternoons, evenings and sleepovers.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Experience with high-risk clients

Residential care experience

Trauma-informed practice

Child safety principles

Microsoft 365 & CTARS

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Microsoft 365

CTARS

Job description

Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia • A$45.28 - A$46.7

Casual Temporary Associate

Posted 24 Jul 2026

Description

Youth Worker-Residential Care & Emergency Placements

Award:Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS)

Employment Type:Casual with future potential for Permanent

We are growing our team of Townsville Youth Workers - several roles available

Pay/Remuneration

Salary: $45.28 – $46.70 per hour (SCHADS Award, Level 3.1–3.2) plus superannuation, with sleepover shifts attracting a sleepover allowance as per the SCHADS Award.

About Us

Limitless Bama Indigenous Corporation was built on a simple belief:every young person deserves safety, stability, genuinesupportand the opportunity to create theirownfuture. As a proudly First Nations-led andoperatedorganisation, we have been supporting children, youngpeopleand communities across North Queensland since 2020.

Guided by our values ofFaith, Family and Future,wedeliver culturally informed, trauma-responsive services that place relationships, belonging and long-term outcomes at thecentreof everything we do.

As a First Nations owned and ledorganisationgrounded in Faith, Family and Future, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.Special measuresprovisions under Queensland anti-discrimination law support our commitment to Indigenous employment and leadership.

LBICProgram Overview

Our Residential Care and Emergency Placement programs support children and young people who require immediate, high-level care, often following trauma, crisis or complex risk.We provide stable, closely supervised environments where safety is the foundation, underpinned by robust child safety plans, structuredroutinesand consistent, trauma-informed support.

Our staff are trained to respond to high-riskbehaviourswith care,consistencyand clear boundaries, helping young people build the trust and stability they need to move forward.Every placement is guided by anindividualisedapproach to risk management and case planning, ensuring each young person's specific needs and safety requirements are met.

Who We're Looking For

This role suits an experienced Youth Worker who is ready to hit the ground running. You will bring:

• At least 12 months' experience working with youth
• Experience working with high-risk clients
• Experience withintheresidential caresector
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and positivebehavioursupportframeworks
• Exposure to child safety principles and practice
• Confidentnavigating Microsoft365& CTARSsoftware

Ifyou'reearly in your career but have transferable experience, for example, a relevant qualification combined withhandsonexperience from another industry,we'dstill love to hear from you.

The Role & What It Requires

Confidence is key.This role requires you to make quick decisions, holdboundariesand stay grounded when things get intense.We need someone who trusts their own judgement and isn't afraid to lead in the moment.

Qualities required:

• Genuine passion for supporting young people, paired with optimism and motivation
• Strongorganisationalskills, with close attention to detail and due diligence
• Clear, transparent communication that puts the young person's needs first
• A willingness to learn and adapt to each young person's circumstances
• Resilience and a level head under pressure
• Perseverance and anon-judgementalapproach to every young person in care

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Meeting the daily needs of young people in care, whilemaintaininga clean and safe environment
• Following structured schedules and routines that give young people consistency and stability
• Supporting each young person's individual goals, in collaboration with the wider team
• Completing administrative tasks, including shift logs, incidentreportsand medication documentation via CTARS
• Working a range of shifts, including mornings, days, afternoons,eveningsand sleepovers

Mandatory Requirements

LBIC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, all offers of employment are subject to rigorous screening

• Proof of permanent residency (passport, birthcertificateor citizenship certificate) or a valid visa, if applicable)
• An active Working with Children (Blue Card),withno negative notice
• Current QLD Open Driver'sLicence
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
• A National Police Check issued within the last3months
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or a similar qualification (completed or currently enrolled)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Capacity to work well both independently and as part of a team,in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment toprivacy and confidentiality obligations
• Cultural awareness and respect across diverse backgrounds
• Genuine,demonstratedexperience in youth work or residential care, this role is not suited to candidates withouta track recordin the field
• Strongunderstanding of child safety plans, with a commitment toalways following safety measures and procedures
• Genuine flexibility to work acrossa variety of different shifts (days, evenings, sleepovers,weekendsand public holidays) with flexibility to adapt to roster adjustments, including the ability to accept shifts at short notice.

How We Support You

Werecognisethe demands of this work, andwe'recommitted to supporting our staff accordingly.

This includes:

• Genuine support from direct managerswho'veworked the floor themselves
• A structured, family-based workplace with routine built in
• Regular team meetings and supervisions
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• In-house TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training
• Hope and Healing certification, fully supported
• Effective report writing training
• Water safety training
• All training delivered by our own in-house qualified trainers

Recruitment Process

This recruitment process will run over 4 weeks, closing 14thAugust 2026.Applications will be reviewed asthey'rereceived, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.