Youth Advocate

19 hours ago

Logan City, Queensland, Australia Return to Life Without Barriers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

*Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 

  • Be part of our exciting new service Staying on Track
  • Ongoing training support, professional development & cultural leadership
  • Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

About the Role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Gold Coast

Hours: Flexible, weekdays, weeknights, weekends, public holidays as required

Life Without Barriers is proud to deliver the new Staying on Track program, part of the Queensland Government's Making Queensland Safe plan. Staying on Track supports young people aged 10–17, leaving detention to successfully return to their families and communities.

The program provides intensive, tailored support focussed on reducing re-offending and building positive pathways through education, training, employment, cultural and community connections.

This is an identified role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a Youth Advocate, you will provide culturally safe and strengths-based mentoring, coaching and outreach support to young people, including both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous youth, who are leaving detention and working to rebuild their lives.

You will play a key role in:

  • Providing cultural support and leadership to young people and colleagues
  • Building positive relationships and re-establishing cultural identity and connection
  • Developing Individual Support Plans tailored to the strengths, needs, and aspirations of young people
  • Advocating for young people's voices to be heard and respected across services and systems
  • Supporting young people to engage in education, employment, training, and community programs
  • Promoting self-determination, healing, and resilience

We are committed to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients, so we can best support their individual needs and goals. We welcome applications from people of Māori descent and people with disability.

Skills & Experience

  • Lived experience, with strong cultural knowledge and community connection
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with willingness to complete further training.
  • Experience supporting young people, coaching, role modelling and developing plans to achieve goals.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families, and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel for outreach support.
  • Commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).
  • Current Driver Licence
  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check and Licence Care Service Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Dillon via

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight 2nd December 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

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