Residential Youth Workers

• Permanent part time |15.2 hours or 30.4 Hours per week | Days, Night and Weekends.
• Casual opportunities also available
• Location: Triple Care Farm – Walawaani East Lynne NSW 2536
• Permanent $37.08 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging and penalty rates
• Casual $46.35 per hour + Super + penalty rates
• 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.

Walawaani East Lynne is a residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) rehabilitation program supporting young people aged 16 to 24 years on their recovery journey. We provide a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where young people can develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to create positive change in their lives.

We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated and reliable Residential Youth Workers to join our team on either a Permanent Part Time, contract or Casual basis working rosters that require 24/7 availability.

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:

• Build positive and professional relationships with young people aged 16 to 24 years
• Support participants to achieve their individual recovery and case plan goals
• Act as a positive role model and maintain a safe, structured residential environment
• Facilitate life skills development including budgeting, meal preparation, personal care and household responsibilities
• Deliver recreational, sporting, leisure and wellbeing activities
• Support young people through program participation and transitions
• Assist with medication management processes and wellbeing monitoring
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and program documentation
• Participate in team meetings, training and continuous improvement activities
• Promote a strong culture of child and youth safety

Requirements for success

We're looking for people who are passionate about youth work and committed to supporting recovery and positive life outcomes.

• Certificate qualification in Community Services or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working with young people and/or within community services, residential care, mental health, AOD or related settings
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, youth engagement and duty of care principles
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues affecting young people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• A positive, person-centred approach and belief in every young person's capacity for growth and change
• Strong professional boundaries and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Current NSW Driving Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain

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
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)  Permanent positions only
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.  Permanent positions only
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

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

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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