We are hiring! Join the team at MADEC as we are offering Permanent roles as a Residential Youth Worker.

$40.49 per hour - $108.55 per hour.

"We’re looking for Residential Youth Workers to join MADEC a leading community organisation providing supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday Region for over 50
years. In this role, you’ll provide a nurturing and supportive environment
for young individuals in residential care, while working with the
Out-of-Home-Care Team to empower young individuals to thrive and build a

brighter future."

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young individuals? Do
you have the compassion and resilience to support young people in building a
brighter future? MADEC invites both new-to-industry and experienced candidates to

join our dynamic team as a Residential Youth Worker in Mackay, QLD.

About Us: MADEC is a not for profit, community organisation. Recognized as a Public

Benevolent Institution since 2014, we have been providing disability and youth
supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday region since 1973. We are a Licensed
Child Safety Provider and registered National Disability Insurance Scheme

(NDIS) Provider in Mackay.

About the Role: As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be responsible for creating a supportive and nurturing

environment for young individuals in Residential Care. Working closely
with your Key Support Workers and Team Leader, you will help empower young
people to thrive and build a brighter future. This role plays an important

part in MADEC's mission to empower and support people to do their best.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide person-centered support by ensuring the right amount of assistance to each young

person.

- Provide documented support including completing incident reports, behavior reports,

hazard reports and maintenance requests.

- Empower young people to exercise choice and control in their lives.
- Provide positive behavior support by implementing support strategies.




- Demonstrate a commitment to workplace health & safety.

What we Offer:

MADEC is committed to supporting our staff with a range of benefits, including:

- Full time and Permanent Part Time rosters
- Access to company vehicles
- Flexible working arrangements ensuring work/life balance.
- Commitment to training and development of staff.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks of annual leave + Birthday Leave
- Access to 24/7 support through our Employee Wellbeing Program – Sonder.

Employee Value Proposition: MADEC has strong values and purpose, empathetic leadership and a place where all people feel they belong. MADEC has a diverse and inclusive culture offering

challenging work with a shared purpose for our people. We look for passionate, imaginative and kind individuals who value flexibility and a great working environment. Live well, work well, share well with MADEC.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Commitment to a permanent roster, with flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
- A Certificate IV in Child, Family and Youth Intervention or Early Childhood

Education (or equivalent) or evidence of enrolment.

- A valid Queensland Driver’s License.
- A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or

willingness to obtain.

- A robust alignment with our core values of human rights, community, excellence

and empowerment.

Why Work with MADEC?
Our team says it best:

"Working at MADEC is incredibly rewarding. The support, training, and sense of community makes it a fantastic place to grow both personally and professionally."

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special at MADEC.

How to Apply: We encourage you to apply via SEEK. Please include your resume and a cover

letter outlining your motivation for the role, and how you meet the essential

criteria.

For more information, or to request a copy of the Position Description, please

contact the People & Culture Team at **@madec.org.au .

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