Youth Worker – Student Wellbeing

Carinity; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Work-life balance commitment

Job summary

Carinity in Rockhampton is looking for an enthusiastic Youth Worker for Student Wellbeing to support students' academic and personal growth. You will play a crucial role in fostering a caring and positive environment culturally and emotionally for young individuals.

The position offers flexible workload options (full-time, part-time, or casual) during term time, with ongoing professional development. Join a values-driven community that makes a real difference to lives every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support services to marginalised young people.
• Valid LR Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain.
• Current Suitability for Working with Children card (Blue Card).

Responsibilities

• Support youth in their academic endeavors.
• Encourage spiritual and cultural development of young people.
• Manage social and emotional environments within the school.

Skills

Youth Work experience

Behaviour management

Physical intervention techniques

Empathy and support

Education

Certificate IV in Teacher Aide or Youth Work

Job description

Education Rockhampton - Glenlee Campus | Education & Training

Join a small, independent school delivering tailored education and life skills programs to students in a supportive, relationship-focused environment.

• Full time, part time or casual roles
• Monday to Friday | Term time only
• Champion student wellbeing by guiding learning, strengthening identity
• Be part of a close-knit, values-driven school community

About the role

Carinity Education – Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Youth Worker – Student Wellbeing (YWSW) to join the team. This role provides support to youth in their academic endeavours, contributing to a rich education experience in a caring environment. The YWSW plays an important role encouraging the spiritual and cultural development of young people and ensuring that the social and emotional environments within the school are positive, respectful, and calm.

Full time, part time or casual | Term time only

What do I need for the role?

• Certificate IV in Teacher Aide, Youth Work, or similar relevant discipline
• Experience in providing Youth Work, education, and support services to marginalised young people
• Ability to manage problematic behaviour of youth at risk, including physical intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Possession of a valid LR Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain (drive the School mini bus)
• Hold a current Suitability for Working with Children card (Blue Card)

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• 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
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

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