Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Care

MacKillop Family Services; Grafton; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Grafton is seeking passionate individuals to assist young people in developing essential life skills. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to obtain a Diploma of Youth Work and a current First Aid certificate.

You will play a crucial role in promoting democracy and supporting young individuals in accommodation settings, ensuring they have a voice in decisions affecting their lives. A rewarding opportunity awaits with substantial support and professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid certificate with at least 6 months validity.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Valid Driver’s License and clear criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills.
• Support children in accommodation services.
• Promote democracy and engage youth in decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Understanding of Aboriginal culture

Experience in youth services

Education

Diploma of Youth Work or Community Services

Job description

We're looking for passionate, motivated people who are resilient and are a team player. If you’re looking for rewarding work and have good communication skills and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you.

Have you worked in education, emergency services, allied health, disability, aged care, community services, or human services? Your experience and skills are wanted!

Or are you studying or have completed a diploma in a relevant field and keen to get your foot in the door? MacKillop can help you make that first step.

About The Role

• Assist young people to develop living and life skills.
• Role model and reinforce positive behavior through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence.
• Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
• Provide support to children and young people living in the accommodation service, including undertaking household duties such as cleaning, shopping and meal preparation as required.

Key Selection Criteria

• The minimum qualification requirement is a Diploma of Youth Work, Community Services, or an equivalent qualification. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to enrol in the relevant course independently if they do not already meet this qualification.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – a qualification is desirable but lived experience and willingness to participate in training is essential.
• Current First Aid certificate with at least 6 months validity.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in youth services, residential care or supported accommodation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people who have significant challenges and trauma.

You Must Have or Willing To Obtain

• Valid and current Driver’s License;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check.

For More Information

Email Anita Woods at [e-mail] or call 02 6669 1899.

Our Offer

• A great opportunity to join a leading provider of community and family services with a succession plan for career growth.
• Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award 3.1-3.4 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Professional Development – ongoing learning, study leave and an extensive training and development program within our in‑house learning team.
• Industry‑specific training paid by MacKillop, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of life support services, including social, financial, physical, and mental health counselling and coaching.
• Sanctuary – MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence‑supported, whole‑organisation framework that creates a safe environment to teach coping skills and healing.
• Find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and the further support we offer our employees.

Our Commitment

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‑economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.