Youth Worker

5 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Victorian Flexible Schools Full time $844,000 - $960,000 per year

About us

BlendED by Saints College is seeking an experienced Youth Worker to join their school community.

Since 2012, we have led the way in radically inclusive education, supporting students with diverse challenges. We are an inclusive school for 12–25-year-olds seeking an alternative to mainstream education. Our environment celebrates all abilities and backgrounds, providing transformative learning experiences catering to individual needs.

We operate multiple campuses located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. In 2025, we will expand our offerings with the opening of three new campuses in Fitzroy North, Sunshine, and Bungaree, as part of our growth strategy to establish additional campuses in the future.

The young people we serve often face significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal, or familial challenges, which demand unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation by Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

BlendED by Saints College is an innovative program designed for young people who are disengaged from traditional education settings and struggling to engage outside of the home or with community or education. This Victorian-first education model combines online individualised learning with in-person wellbeing support to meet their complex needs.

Young people engage in 20 hours of online classes weekly, including group sessions and one-on-one teacher time, with a flexible approach to accommodate individual circumstances. Social engagement is fostered through regular gatherings for picnics, games, and activities every fortnight, helping students make new friends and rediscover their interests. Additionally, wellbeing workers visit young people weekly to provide support, including counselling and assistance with basic needs, ensuring they have the resources to navigate their unique challenges and achieve their educational goals.

The Role:

We are looking for a full-time Youth Worker based in Ballarat to join our team, working at home and our central office with travel between sites and within the community.

You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing April 2025, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Classification for the role is a Category A ESS, Level 3 with a salary range of $82,148 to $93,079 (depending on education and experience).

You will need:

  • Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty

  • Tertiary Qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology and Behavioural Science and/or equivalent experience

  • Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with a range of people

  • Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive team environment

  • The ability to inspire and engage young people

  • Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply:

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at

Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now function on our careers page and must include:

  • A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;

  • A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;

  • Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

Applications should be addressed to Dan Brown, Principal.

For further information contact

Applications close:

Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of Monday 15 September 2025 at 4pm. Applications sent direct to the college, or submitted through external websites such as Seek, LinkedIn etc will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Saints Education are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.  These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.  Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

Saints Education is a child safe environment. Saints Education is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at our website.

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