Youth Worker

16 hours ago

Davoren Park, South Australia Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Youth Worker - Edmund Rice Flexi School

  • Location: Davoren Park

  • Continuing, Full-time

  • Start Date: 21 January 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Edmund Rice Flexi School Davoren Park is a campus of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). Our school provides an educational and wellbeing service for young people aged years of age. Edmund Rice Flexi School aims to re-engage young people who are looking to access a different way of learning. Fundamental to our operation are the principles of Respect, Participation, Honesty and Safe & Legal. Staff and young people come together on 'common ground' where everyone has a voice in making decisions and establishing working agreements to foster a positive environment where young people can achieve positive educational and wellbeing outcomes.

Edmund Rice Flexi creates an environment where young people are given their voice in a safe setting whilst receiving a high level of wellbeing and educational support to help them achieve outcomes identified in their Learning and Wellbeing Plans. Students can complete their secondary schooling and access a variety of SACE subjects, internal and external VET (Vocational Education Training) courses and vocational training such as White card, First aid Certificate, and other options.  Young people also have the opportunity to access a variety of engagement activities including music, health and physical education, art, catering/hospitality, community service and any other areas of interest.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Youth Worker is to support, design and develop engagement, wellbeing and social inclusion responses and program activities for the school that directly enhance the engagement of the young people that attend the school. All program activities are to complement the educational programs and support the engagement of young people's learning at the school. The position involves working directly with children and young people on a daily basis and therefore must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. All young people are owed a duty of care while in the supervision of the position. This position acts under the direction of the Head of Campus/ Area Principal.

To view the Position Description, please click HERE

ABOUT YOU

  • Relevant tertiary studies, Youth/Social Work Cert IV, and/or equivalent.

  • Previous experience in in the youth sector.

  • DCSI Working with Children Clearance - imperative and Catholic Clearance letter

  • Current drivers licence essential, light rigid - desirable or eligibility to obtain.

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience.

The youth worker works collaboratively and is supported by Teachers, Youth Workers, Head of Campus and the Regional Team and Area Principal. The youth worker in this position is required to:

  • Demonstrated competency involving self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in youth work practice.

  • Proven ability to support engagement, wellbeing and social inclusion for the young people.

  • Proven ability to support staff and young people in providing activities/programs.

  • Proven ability to analyse complex situations and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance the professional practice of teaching and non-teaching staff.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, conducive work environment for staff and young people.

  • Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

  • Ability to operate within the context of EREA Policies and Procedures.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Edmund Rice Charism

  • Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a

  • Learn how to do school differently

  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

  • Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Shaun Clarke, Area Principal SA, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (ACST) MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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