Youth Support Worker

4 days ago


Emerald QLD, Australia Anglicare Central Queensland Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Emerald

Closing date: 14/10/2025

$44p/h + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (66hrs p/fortnight)

Fixed-term position

About the role:

At Anglicare Central Queensland, we believe in empowering young people to build, safe, connected and fulfilling lives. As a trusted not for profit organisation, we're committed to supporting youth aged 12-21 who are at risk of disconnecting from their families, communities or support networks.

We're looking for a compassionate and committed Youth Support Worker to join our team in Emerald. In this role you'll work directly with young people to improve their safety, wellbeing and future opportunites.

What will a typical day look like?

Work from a strengths-based framework to improve the safety and wellbeing and improve outcomes for young people in the community including;

  • Supporting access to secure accommodation.
  • Reducing harm - including substance abuse, risk taking, self-harm/injury and suicide.
  • Supporting Cultural connection.
  • Participate in education, training and / or employment and other activities within their community.
  • Connect with their family, culture and community.
  • Divert young people away from criminal justice systems.
  • Access opportunities that increase young people's ability to attain personal and aspirational goals

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Diploma qualifications in a discipline relating to the Behavioural Sciences or equivalent.

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

  • A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • The ability to identify and embed solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

  • Full COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
  • Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice)

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.

  • We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time employees.
  • We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
  • We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
  • Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
  • We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
  • We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

How to apply

If you're ready to be a positive force in the lives of young people and help them to navigate their challenges, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more:

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