Youth Worker

• Casual Opportunities available
• Weekdays | Afternoons |Night Shifts | Weekends
• $46.35 per hour + Super + Penalty Rates
• Location: Robertson NSW | Triple Care Farm  
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Supporting young people through recovery takes patience, resilience and genuine care. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Triple Care Farm Robertson is a leading residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) withdrawal and rehabilitation service located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Supporting young people aged 16 to 24 years, the program provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where participants can focus on recovery, build healthy life skills, strengthen their wellbeing and work towards positive long-term outcomes. Through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, Triple Care Farm helps young people develop the confidence, resilience and independence needed to create lasting change in their lives.

We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated and reliable Residential Youth Workers to join our team on a Casual basis, working across a 24/7 roster.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people within a residential rehabilitation setting. Through positive role modelling, practical life skills development and meaningful day-to-day support, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and work towards lasting positive change.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people always ensuring their safety and well-being
• Support the intake, admission and orientation process for new participants entering the program.
• Facilitate and support activities that build interpersonal, life and independent living skills.
• Assist with recreational, educational and therapeutic group activities.
• Work alongside participants to complete household tasks, maintain living environments and support meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including progress notes, incident reports and behavioural documentation
• Collaborate with Case Managers and other team members to support case planning and participant goals.
• Respond effectively to incidents and challenging situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support participants during appointments, outings and community-based activities.
• Manage participant concerns and complaints appropriately and professionally.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant qualification or experience in working with youth in the community
• Knowledge of mental health issues, substance use treatment and working with youth
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of adolescent mental health issues and duty of care
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

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
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you