Youth Worker

Mission Australia

Goulburn, NSW, Australia
Base: $78,189 to $82,164 fte py; bonus/equity: not...
Engaging with schools and professionals
Building professional relationships
Strengths-based practice
This position will focus on building strong networks and referral pathways—particularly with schools and youth services—to increase identification and access to support for young carers

Job Summary

  • This position will focus on building strong networks and referral pathways—particularly with schools and youth services—to increase identification and access to support for young carers.
  • Your key responsibilities will be to: Proactively identify, engage and support young people aged 12–24 in caring roles.
  • To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference.

Matching Summary

This position will focus on building strong networks and referral pathways—particularly with schools and youth services—to increase identification and access to support for young carers.

Salary

Base: $78189 to $82164 FTE per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: super + not for profit salary packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engaging with schools and professionals
  • Building professional relationships
  • Strengths-based practice
  • Facilitating group programs
  • Working with young people

Nice-to-have

  • Advocating for vulnerable youth
  • Making a meaningful difference
  • Innovative and inclusive culture
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or related
  • Demonstrated Youth Worker experience
  • Networking and partnership management skills
  • Understanding of early intervention
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence
  • Clearance to work with children

Work Rights

Not specified

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