Youth Worker 24/7 Relief

1 day ago

Fortitude Valley Queensland Australia Brisbane Youth Service Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service. 

Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organization where you can support young people in our community? Are you an experienced Residential Youth Worker seeking a new role? Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals?

The casual Youth Worker [24/7 relief] position supports our mission by providing young people with safe and appropriate accommodation, planned support, tenancy and living skills, advocacy, and information to assist young people to make informed choices about their lives. This position provides coverage for a range of housing models including supported accommodation for young people aged

Relief Youth Worker shifts are advertised in advance or on short notice on an as-needed basis so hours cannot be guaranteed. Shifts are assigned based on staff availability and the program's operational requirements.

You'll be a great candidate for this role if you have:

  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
  • A passion for youth residential care, and an interest in working across a variety of Youth Housing Models (ages 12-25), fostering a safe and supportive environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people, using brief solution focused crisis interventions and ongoing case managed support.
  • Experience building trusting working relationships with marginalized young people, and the ability to facilitate individual and group activities providing positive engagement with young people.
  • Experience using client management systems, case file notations and Microsoft products.
  • Strong communication skills, including oral and written skills, writing report and case files, collaborating with community services, and the ability to liaise effectively with young people and advocate on their behalf.

Due to the nature of our work, there are a few essential requirements. You will need to have, or be able to obtain prior to starting:

  • Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
  • National Police Check clearance.
  • Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases – Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don't think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on or via

*A group interview for this position will take place on Friday 14 November 2025. If you're keen to move forward in the process, please ensure you're available to attend.

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

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