Casual Youth Worker – Townsville

5 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia Act for Kids Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 30 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

Working With Us

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.

We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:

  • Inclusive Employer named by Diversity Council Australia.
  • Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
  • Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Youth Worker to provide time-limited complex youth work intervention to children and young people.

  • Casual Position.
  • Working hours can include early mornings, evenings and weekends (with applicable loading).
  • Level 3 under the SCHCADS Award. Hourly rate is $48.31 – $51.81 inclusive of casual loading + Super.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Practically support and encourage school participation and relationship with educational environment.
  • Follow direction from lead practitioners to ensure practical support to children and young people is achieved.
  • Provide transport to children and young people for case goals to be achieved.
  • Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health, and wellbeing.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

  • Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (youth work, community services) or studying a relevant tertiary qualification.
  • At least two (2) years' experience providing complex youth work to young people in a child protection context or who have experienced trauma and disruptions in attachment.
  • Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Knowledge of lifespan and developmental stages for children and young people.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Other Requirements

  • Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
  • Current driver's licence.
  • Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

How to Apply

Click on 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

  • A resume.
  • A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

Contact: Sarah Watson, or 

Closing Date: 21 September 2025

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