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
We’re seeking a dynamic Youth Worker to join our Skilling Queenslanders for Work program in Beaudesert. In this rewarding role, you’ll use a strengths based case management and life skills framework to support vulnerable young people as they move into employment, complete training, or continue their education. You’ll lead the recruitment and engagement of participants, guide them through their training and transition into work, and provide post‑placement support to help them achieve sustainable outcomes.
Your role will include:
• Conducting comprehensive individual and group assessments, providing practical support and connecting young people with specialised services where needed.
• Developing tailored case plans and delivering proactive, employment focused case management to guide participants toward their goals.
• Identifying and managing risk effectively, offering timely crisis intervention to ensure participant safety and wellbeing.
• Designing, delivering, and facilitating engaging life skills, employability, and wellbeing workshops to build participant capability and confidence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers to secure meaningful work experience and employment opportunities for participants.
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’.
• You hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in youth work or a similar role, including effective case management of vulnerable young people, along with a strong track record in developing strategies to address the barriers to employment and education.
• Proven ability to deliver workshops and group facilitation processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a flair for networking will see you build relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including client cohorts, government, community and business group.
• Proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this.
• You hold an unrestricted drivers licence.
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:
• Enjoy work life balance with a monthly RDO and an early finish every Friday (1:20PM finish time)
• Salary Sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• Regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• 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.
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
Applications close Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 5PM. We are reviewing applications as they are received so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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.
At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.