Lead Youth Worker

1 day ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia DCC Industry Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Us:

DCC specialises in 24-hour residential care, allied health, outreach support, community access, supervised family contact, and transport. It is dedicated to creating a warm, friendly home environment for our children and young people and empowering them with the skills needed to live independent lives.

About The Role:

As a Lead Youth Worker, you will play a key mentoring and role modelling role within the home, working closely alongside the House Manager to support a safe, supportive, and consistent environment for children and young people. Your focus will be on guiding and supporting youth workers through example—fostering personal growth, positive engagement, and trauma-informed care practices.

You will participate in and support young people's Cultural Support Plan and support the House Manager with the day-to-day operations of the home by assisting with the house planner, grocery list, cleaning checklists, identifying risks and concerns, and up lining these to the House Manager. You will play an active part in maintaining a therapeutic, trauma-aware environment that meets the individual needs of children and young people with complex behavioural and emotional backgrounds.

About You:

The ideal candidate is experienced in residential youth work, passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn't take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values. 

Availability Required

As a Lead Youth Worker, you must be able to do this schedule:

Example of the Lead Youth Worker roster;

Week 1 -

Monday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) 

Tuesday: Off/No Shift 

Wednesday: Off/No Shift

Thursday: 4pm – 10pm + Sleepover / 6am – 8am

Friday: Off/No Shift 

Saturday: 8am – 4pm (8hours)

Sunday: 8am – 4pm (8hours)

Week 2-

Monday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) 

Tuesday: 4pm – 10pm + Sleepover / 6am – 8am 

Wednesday: 4pm – 10pm + Sleepover / 6am – 8am

Thursday: Off/No Shift

Friday: 8am – 4pm (8hours)

Saturday: Off/No Shift

Sunday: Off/No Shift

What's On Offer:

  • Permanent part-time employment (minimum 30 hours per week contract)
  • Sleepover allowance
  • Attractive pay rate at SCHADS level 3.4, plus superannuation.
  • Set roster
  • No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift
  • Career progression
  • Being that DCC are promoters of healthy work/life balance, employees are encouraged to take their annual leave.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Minimum 1+ years' experience in residential care/youth work is required
  • Completed a Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar is required
  • Proven experience in role modelling and mentorship (Show, Do, Explain)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate Incident Reports
  • Current QLD Paid Blue Card
  • Current Open or P2 Australian driver's license
  • Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

If this sounds like an opportunity for you or should you have further questions or require more information, please contact

We're serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. DCC Industry Group is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.

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