Senior Youth Worker

4 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Selectability Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

selectability is looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Youth Worker for our Mackay team

Our youth residential program provides accommodation and intensive support to children and young people who have a variety of needs.  

As a Senior Youth Worker you will coach and mentor a team of Youth Workers in meeting a child or young person's needs whilst promoting cultural safe and competent practice within the program. You will work in partnership with children, young people, family, and stakeholders in building and delivering cultural strength plans. You will bring a genuine passion and commitment to make a difference in the life of children and young people. 

About you

To be successful you must:  

  • possess clear and effective communication skills  
  • demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management  
  • ability to lead and mentor a team
  • exhibit an ability to problem solve  
  • be able to always follow policies and procedures
  • be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals 
  • selectability aims to be an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role
  • willingness to perform after hours on call through a rostered system
  • flexible to work across a 24/7 roster 
Role requirements
  • must have a minimum of Cert IV qualification recognised under the child safety minimum qualification standards, (or willing to actively study)
  • possess the certification in Hope and Healing for residential care (ability to obtain)
  • a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland driver's licence  
  • a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
  • first Aid and CPR certificates (ability to obtain) 
  • a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
  • a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (ability to obtain) 
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (ability to obtain) 
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'
About the offer

This is a casual position based in Mackay.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • hourly rate of $ super
  • up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
  • access to fitness passport 
  • flexible working arrangements 
  • career pathways and opportunities for development
  • employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 
Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information please contact HR Officer Cathy on or by email at

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website. 

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