Youth Engagement Worker

The Team

The Back on Track (BoT) Team undertake meaningful outreach with young people who have not transitioned from year 10 to year 11 and/or 12 and are not currently meeting the requirements of the Education Act The primary purpose of the team is to support young people to navigate their barriers to learning to assist young people to re-engage in education or training.

BoT encompasses three regional and multi-disciplinary teams. The team consists of Advanced Skills Teachers (AST), Social Workers, and Youth Workers who operate from offices in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, supporting students across the state.

Back on Track aims to:

• Reconnect with young people who are not currently enrolled and assist them to re-engage in education or training.
• Work with young people to identify and navigate their barriers to engagement using an assertive outreach approach.
• Connect them with the appropriate services and supports to allow them to develop skills for independence.
• Provide reasonable gradual release monitoring and support for young people who have been re-engaged into training or learning pathway.

Back on Track provides access to:

• A multidisciplinary team, and connection to the broader Student Support team
• A government car for use when providing outreach
• Individual and whole-team professional learning
• Supervision and an extensive range of staff wellbeing services within DECYP

About the Role

Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a coaching and support service which assists young people and their families to re-engage with the educational system. The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with young people and their families, and contribute to improving transition, attendance and retention. The role will build capacity in young people and increase their participation in educational and training programs.

We are offering:

• ASAP start until 7 June 2026
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• To be part of a child-safe, values-based organisation

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for:

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable

• A Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

For more information

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Emma Aorangi

Title: Principal Project Officer - Student Engagement 

Phone:

Email: 

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone or email

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.