Youth Worker

The Team

Hellyer College

The Hellyer Student Residence exists to support Hellyer College students who choose to relocate from the rural and isolated areas of King Island, Circular Head and the West Coast to complete year 11 and 12.

The Student Residence provides a home away from home for young adults at this important stage of their education. Life at the Student Residence is guided by the College's values of high expectations, relationships, respect, integrity, resilience, learning and creativity.

Newstead College

The Newstead Student Residence is located next door to Newstead College. The Residence provides accommodation for students from the East Coast, Flinders Island, Northeast and Central Tasmania undertaking Year 11 and 12 studies at Newstead College or Launceston College.

About the Role

To work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to provide a mentoring and well-being support service to students residing during school terms at the Student Residence and their families. Contribute to capacity building to improve the transition, attendance, retention and attainment of students in residence.

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for:

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications
• A current driver's licence

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the 28 September 2025.

For more information

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Stuart Wright

Title: Manager Statewide Student Residences

Phone:

Email: 

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone or email

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values-based culture.