Youth Worker - Student Wellbeing

Carinity; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Work-life balance

Professional development

Supportive culture

Make a difference

Job summary

Carinity Education Gladstone is seeking passionate Youth Workers - Student Wellbeing to join our supportive team. You will work with students, teachers and families to promote wellbeing, engagement and success, mentoring behaviour and building positive relationships.

There is a permanent part-time position (76 hours per fortnight, term time only) and casual opportunities available, offering flexible hours in a not-for-profit, trauma-informed school environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or related qualification.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice and supporting pain-based behaviours.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff and families.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current driver’s licence (LR) or willingness to obtain.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students as a mentor and role model.
• Provide wellbeing and behavioural support within a trauma-informed framework.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external services to remove barriers to learning.
• Facilitate wellbeing activities, lunchtime programs, excursions and community engagement.
• Encourage participation, resilience and personal growth.
• Maintain case notes, records and reporting requirements.
• Drive the school bus for student activities (LR licence required or willingness to obtain).

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Job description

Education Gladstone | Education & Training

Support young people to overcome challenges, build confidence,and create positive futures at Carinity Education - Gladstone.

• Support students to reach their full potential
• Join a collaborative, caring and trauma informed school community
• Permanent part-time and casual positions available

About our role:

Carinity Education Gladstone is seeking passionate and dedicated Youth Workers - StudentWellbeing to join our supportive team.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students, teachers, families, and support services to promote student wellbeing, engagement, and success. Through mentoring behavioural support, and positive relationship-building, you'll help youngpeople overcome barriers to learning and feel safe, connected, and empowered to reach their goals.

There is currently a permanent part-time position (76 hours per fortnight, term time only) and casual opportunities available.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students, serving as a trusted mentor and role model
• Provide wellbeing and behavioural support within a trauma-informed and therapeutic framework
• Work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, families, and external agencies to support individual student needs and remove barriers to learning
• Facilitate student wellbeing activities, lunchtime programs, excursions, and community engagement opportunities
• Encourage positive participation, resilience, and personal growth
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reporting requirements
• Drive the school bus for student activities and transport (LR licence required or willingness to obtain)

About you:

You are a compassionate, resilient, and motivated professional who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential. You bring empathy, positivity, and a strengths-based approach to your work, building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds, making them feel safe, respected, and supported.

In addition,

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Teacher Aide studies, Education Support, or a related qualification
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and supporting pain-based behaviours
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and families
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current driver’s licence (LR licence or willingness to obtain)
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

We're part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Our special assistance school offers trauma informed learning in a supportive environment for students needing a school that understands their individual needs and seeks to support from the heart.

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven culture where your contribution is recognised
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

About our School:

Carinity Education Gladstone is an independent secondary school for students in Years 7-12 who have experienced challenges within mainstream education settings.

Our school provides a structured yet flexible learning environment that supports students to re-engage with education, develop confidence, and achieve positive life outcomes. We are committed to equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to build successful futures.

Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to protecting children and young people Carinity complies with Queensland's child safety legislation, including the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Prior to commencement the successful applicant must complete pre-employment screening, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.