senior therapeutic youth worker

1 day ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker

  • Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, NSW, Australia, 2295

  • Full Time Permanent

About the Role

Lead the day-to-day running of an Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) home in Newcastle. Provide direct support to young people, guide staff, and ensure therapeutic care, safety, and compliance. This role includes 36 hours face-to-face support plus 2 hours administration weekly.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 entertainment card
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Opportunities for career development and growth pathways
  • Access to Pool vehicles
  • Supportive and values-driven team culture
  • Discounts on dining, travel, and retail

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Deliver trauma-informed care aligned to case and behaviour plans
  • Oversee household operations including budgets, audits, and WHS
  • Lead and coach Therapeutic Youth Workers to model best practice
  • Support culturally safe care and connection to community and culture
  • Ensure compliance with PSP, OCG standards, and governance frameworks

What You'll Bring:

  • Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar)
  • 2+ years working with young people in OOHC or residential care
  • Knowledge of PSP, 10 Essential Elements, and child protection law
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and coaching skills
  • Current unrestricted driver's license and probity clearances

About Us

We are a purpose-driven organisation supporting children and young people through therapeutic, evidence-based care. Guided by our values, Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, Responsive, we foster a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive futures.

Please note: The advertised title "Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker" reflects the nature and level of the role. The formal employment title on the contract will be "House Manager."

How to Apply:

If you're interested in joining us, please submit your application online. Shortlisting is ongoing, so get in early

For questions, contact Kiane at

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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