Youth Workers - Full Time Work Available

seek.com.au; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderland Community Services (WCS) is hiring multiple full-time Youth Workers to join our Pirates Rest team in Townsville. Immediate start for suitable candidates. You will provide person-centred support to children and young people with complex needs to build life skills and independence.

You will work rotating rosters including evenings and weekends, collaborate with a supportive team, and participate in internal training to maintain trauma-informed practice and safety for all participants.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people, including those with complex needs.
• Ability to support youth with disability, mental health challenges, and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practice and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to children and young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Respond to challenging behaviours while maintaining safety for participants and staff.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistent support and participate in required training.

Skills

Experience with children & youth

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Tools

First Aid Certification

Job description

Youth Workers - Full Time Work Available

Multiple Full-Time Youth Worker Positions – Immediate Start

Wonderland Community Services | Pirates Rest, Townsville QLD

Are You a Strong Youth Worker Ready for a Challenge?

Wonderland Community Services (WCS) is seeking multiple compassionate, resilient and skilled Youth Workers to join our team at Pirates Rest in Townsville. Full-time positions are available, with an immediate start for the right candidates!

As our services continue to grow, we're looking for dedicated people who are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs and want to make a genuine difference in their lives.

This is an opportunity to join a committed team in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You'll play an important role in helping young people develop independence, build life skills and achieve positive outcomes through consistent, person-centred support.

We're Looking for People Who Are:

• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those with complex needs.
• Confident supporting young people with disability, mental health challenges and complex behaviours.
• Skilled in responding to challenging behaviours while maintaining emotional and physical safety.
• Committed to trauma-informed practice, empathy, consistency and professional boundaries.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Available to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and school holiday periods as required.
• Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, including mandatory internal training and external training delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Essential Requirements

• Current driver's licence.
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.
• Valid Blue Card.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain these.
• Certificate IV in Community Services or a related qualification is preferred, or willingness to enrol.

About You

You're someone who remains calm under pressure, communicates professionally and brings patience, maturity and emotional intelligence to your work.

You understand the importance of consistency, structure and building trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma or other significant challenges. You can maintain appropriate professional boundaries, follow organisational policies and procedures, and work effectively within a supportive team environment.

Most importantly, you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping young people build confidence, independence and the skills they need for the future.

Why Join Wonderland Community Services?

At WCS, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of children and young people. You'll gain valuable experience in a challenging yet rewarding environment, with opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.

We're recruiting for multiple full-time positions and are ready to welcome the right candidates as soon as possible!