Senior Youth Worker - Student Wellbeing

Carinity; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (PBI)

Employee assistance program

Professional development and training

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Carinity Education – Gladstone seeks a Senior Youth Worker – Student Wellbeing to lead a dedicated Youth Worker team and deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support for young people. You will guide casework, coach staff, and build partnerships with families and community services to ensure coordinated, meaningful support.

You will champion co-regulation and wellbeing planning, oversee Individual Learning Plans through the School's Support Committee, and foster an inclusive, safe environment

Qualifications

• Diploma of Youth Work or related discipline is required.
• Experience supporting vulnerable, disengaged or marginalized youth to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong understanding of co-regulation and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour support.
• Experience leading, supervising and mentoring Youth Workers in a complex environment.
• Experience developing and monitoring Individual Learning Plans through a structured Support Committee.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication with students, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student wellbeing casework and provide guidance to the Youth Worker team.
• Coach staff in effective youth work practices and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support responses to complex behaviours and critical situations.
• Champion trauma-informed approaches across the school and learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and community services to ensure coordinated support.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practices

Case management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Education

Diploma of Youth Work

Job description

Make a lasting impact in the lives of young people by leading a dedicated support team and helping students thrive at Carinity Education – Gladstone.

• Empower young people to overcome challenges and achieve goals
• Join a values driven organisation where people and purpose come first
• Permanent full-time leadership opportunity in Gladstone

About The Role

Carinity Education – Gladstone is seeking a passionate, experienced, and proactive Senior Youth Worker – Student Wellbeing (SYWSW) to join our committed and student focused team.

In this rewarding leadership role, you will guide and support our Youth Worker team to deliver consistent, trauma-informed and strengths-based support for young people. Leading by example, you will help create a safe and inclusive environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive personal and educational outcomes.

You will oversee student wellbeing casework, coach staff in effective youth work practices, support responses to complex behaviours and critical situations, and champion trauma-informed approaches across the School. You will also build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and community support services to ensure young people receive coordinated and meaningful support.

At Carinity, you will be part of a caring and values-driven organisation where your leadership, compassion, and commitment to young people can make a genuine difference every day.

What do you need for the role?

You are a compassionate and resilient youth work professional who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. You bring strong leadership skills, a student-centred approach, and the ability to build trusting relationships in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment.

• A Diploma of Youth Work or a related discipline
• Experience supporting vulnerable, disengaged or marginalized young people to achieve positive outcomes
• A strong understanding of co-regulation practices and trauma informed approaches to behaviour support
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and mentoring Youth Workers in a complex or challenging environment
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and monitoring of student’s Individual Learning Plans through a structured Support Committee
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current Bus Licence (LR) or willingness to obtain

The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team

At Carinity Education – Gladstone, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day. Working alongside a passionate and supportive team, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where students can build confidence, resilience, and pathways to success.

• 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

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.