yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.
Realise your potential at yourtown
your opportunity
As our Youth Worker, you will deliver strengths-based case management to young people to support them with addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment. Based at our Transition to Work office in Bundaberg, you will collaborate with the team to deliver quality services that enhance self-efficacy of our youth by focusing on their strengths and inherent abilities.
As a Youth Worker, your day will include:
• evaluating individual strengths and connecting young people with specialised support services.
• crafting and delivering engaging group activities and workshops to enhance vocational and non-vocational skills, life skills, and work readiness in young people.
• working in collaboration with the young person to set goals to address non-vocational barriers.
• designing personalised case plans that not only set clear goals but also ignite enthusiasm, closely tracking and celebrating progress and achievements.
• Collaborating in case conferences with the job placement coach to ensure a coordinated approach.
• championing innovation, challenging the norm, and tirelessly advocating for the well-being and success of young individuals.
• actively engaging with the local community and gain support for referrals for our young people.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For this role, you will be required to work a rostered late shift on Thursdays (starting at 10:30 AM and finishing at 7:00 PM) every few weeks.
what we are looking for
You believe that optimism is infectious, and that with energy & dedication – anything is possible. You strive to do things well and take pride in your work. You embrace fresh ideas and ways of working, and never rest in growing, learning, and leaning into the ‘new’.
• have a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, along with a certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline; alternatively, possess a minimum of four years of experience in youth work (or a similar role).
• showcase your practical experience in youth work by proficiently case managing our young people engaged in Transition to Work. Illustrate your expertise in crafting strategies that empower disadvantaged youth to overcome challenges in employment.
• you are confident in delivering engaging and inspiring workshops through your demonstrated experience in facilitating training sessions to young people.
• possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a talent for networking, will enable you to cultivate relationships among diverse stakeholders, encompassing client cohorts, government entities, community organisations, and business groups.
• proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this.
• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
our program
Transition to Work (TtW) is the Australian Government’s youth specialist employment service that supports young people to develop practical skills to gain employment or connect with education or training. At yourtown, we understand everyone is unique – and so is their journey to finding work. We don’t just help with the job hunt. We provide tailored, youth-focused support for young people to get work, skills and practical help to transform their lives.
yourtown has been delivering youth specialist Employment Services for 18 years and is a well-respected, long-term Transition to Work provider. Come join our Transition to Work program where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people within the community.
your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• monthly RDOs
• access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
We will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply promptly. To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Contact: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist | lwelch@yourtown.com.au
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"