Residential Youth Worker

Overview

Application close: COB on Wednesday 8th October 2025

Part-time (51.5 hours per fortnight)

Fixed Term until August 2026

Remuneration SCHCADS level 3 or 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

About the position

The purpose of the Residential Youth AOD Worker role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with vulnerable young people in need of support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a Residential Youth AOD Worker you will be required to work a 24-hour roster which includes day, evening and night shifts. The application of clinical skills in the assessment and support of drug and/or alcohol withdrawal (including medication management) from substance use as well as a focus on primary health care for vulnerable young people.

Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated understanding of working with young people with problematic alcohol and drug issues in a residential setting.
- Ability to facilitate groups with young people, ability and willingness to participate in recreational and other activities with young people
- Demonstrated understanding of care planning and review
- Ability to engage and communicate with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups.
- Maintain a professional approach in all communications with internal and external service providers
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a supportive and therapeutic environment.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.

What our young people request from our workers

Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:

- “A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.”
- “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”.
- “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”.
- Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities.
- “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”

Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.

Why work with us?

- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note:

- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Thomas Brennan, Residential Manager, on 0429997326 regarding the role of Residential Youth Worker, Recruitment Ref. Number – 097_2025.

- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.

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