Youth Development Coach

Permanent, full time (76 hours fortnightly) position based in Devonport

Are you ready to make a difference in the community?

This position is Monday to Friday and the hours of work are from 12pm to 8pm.

About us:

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the role:

The Youth Development Coach (YDC) is responsible for delivering the Education First Youth Foyer (EFYF) model to Students. The role requires the YDC to work within the Advantage Thinking framework and to coach students to achieve their goals in education and employment. The YDC will have at least fortnightly contact with the student to ensure their Learning Plan is progressing to achieve adulthood independence. The role is responsible for delivering the EFYF model within an integrated and collaborative framework with relevant stakeholders and services in the community. The role may require the YDC to complete shift work as required.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Ensure the effective implementation of the EFYF model using an Advantage Thinking approach;
• Oversee the assessment and intake of new students;
• Support students to develop individualised Learning Plans;
• Meet with students at least fortnightly;
• Plan and deliver activities;
• Use brokerage to assist students achieve the goals;
• Connect students to the right opportunities, resources, people and places to develop their talents and achieve their goals;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders;
• Assist in collaboration with TasTAFE;
• Maintain accurate case-notes, complete administrative tasks and collect required data;
• Meet performance indicators;
• Work within a community of practice and within the latest models of service delivery;
• Incorporate client participation strategies;
• Assist the Coordinator – Youth 2 Independence and other senior employees;
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture.

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary of $91, $95,974.32 including Salary Packaging;
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

You must have:

• An understanding of the Housing Connect system including young people's pathways;
• Knowledge of educational opportunities including vocational pathways;
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as: poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable people or at risk people.
• Understanding of Tasmania's current housing market and the difficulties facing low income people trying to secure housing;
• Concepts of social justice, social inclusion and empowerment and their application to practice;
• Demonstrated skills in assisting people who are experiencing disadvantage including reflective practice;
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with young people and a range of stakeholders including real estate agents and business owners;
• Client feedback and participation strategies, their application to practice and quality improvement process;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the community services sector and resources available for young people;
• High level initiative, problem solving and resilience skills including the ability to maintain a positive outlook, see the 'bigger picture', identify opportunities and implement solutions;
• Well-developed writing skills including the ability to maintain accurate, professional case-notes, write reports, collect data, prepare correspondence and provide required information within program guidelines;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage own work flows in conjunction with senior staff;
• Computer skills, in particular the ability to operate work processing and database management;
• A Social Work degree or other tertiary qualification deemed equivalent, and/or clearly demonstrated experience.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (National Police Check) which is no older than 12 months;
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

For further information about this position please contact Sherrilee Quarrell, Coordinator – Youth2Independence North & North West on or - during business hours.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 27th October 2025, by 6pm

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply'' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.