Senior Youth Worker

11 hours ago

Hamilton Queensland Australia Brisbane Youth Service Full time $60,000 - $90,000 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 organisation where you can support young people in our community? Are you an experienced residential youth worker, looking for a new role in leadership? Use your skills and expertise to support vulnerable young people in your community.

This full-time position of Senior Youth Worker supports our mission by assisting in the delivery of planned support and the effective operations of a 24/7 Housing-First aligned, transitional supported accommodation model for young people aged

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

  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences, or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
  • Experience working within a temporary-supported housing framework based on Housing First principles.
  • The ability to complete intake and assessments, including risk-assessments and respond with appropriate interventions.
  • Experience providing culturally safe, trauma-informed assessments, brief-intervention, case-coordination and planned support grounded in principles of recovery, restorative justice and harm-minimisation.
  • Experience assisting young people with appropriate engagement, supervision, emotional support, social and living skills development, recreational opportunities, conflict resolution and goal setting.
  • The ability to positively contribute to a culture of creativity, resilience and de-escalation and respond effectively to emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviours.
  • Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others.

It is essential that candidates can work in accordance with/have familiarity with housing first principles, please address this in your cover letter.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You'll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

  • 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  

Applications for this position close 8:30am Tuesday 25 November 2025. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don't delay your application.   

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