Help young people build confidence, independence and brighter futures

Every young person deserves to feel safe, heard and supported to achieve their goals. The right relationships and support at the right time can make a lasting difference in a young person's life. If you're someone who builds trust, stays calm through challenges and believes in the potential of every young person, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Current Opportunities

We're recruiting both Casual and Permanent Part-Time Youth Workers, with a strong preference for candidates who have sleepover availability as part of their regular roster.

We're also recruiting for:

- Supported Independent Living (SIL) shifts that do not include sleepovers.
- Flexible community support shifts ranging from 4-8 hours, delivered between 6:00am and 10:00pm.

Whether you're looking for flexible casual work or a regular permanent part-time roster, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

- Provide safe, therapeutic and person-centred support that responds to each young person's individual strengths, goals and support needs, including young people with NDIS funding and those who have experienced trauma.
- Build genuine, trusting relationships that help young people develop confidence, resilience, life skills and greater independence.
- Support young people to participate in everyday activities, including education, employment, appointments, recreation, community participation and family time, in line with their individual care plans and personal goals.
- Encourage young people to have choice, voice and active involvement in decisions that affect their lives wherever possible.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner services to deliver consistent, strengths-based support that promotes positive outcomes for young people.
- Maintain accurate, meaningful records that contribute to continuity of care, informed decision-making and high-quality support.

What You’ll Need





- Current driver’s licence (minimum P2)
- Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Is willing to obtain or currently hold First Aid and CPR certifications
- Flexible Availability with a minimum of one sleepover shift a week preferred.
- Completed or willingness to enrol in a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or related field

Why Kanda?

From day one, you'll receive a paid induction, supported shadow shifts and comprehensive training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and The Sanctuary Model. You'll be backed by approachable local leaders, a dedicated after-hours on-call team and a culture that values learning, collaboration and wellbeing.

- Paid induction
- Supported shadow shifts
- Comprehensive training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and The Sanctuary Model
- Approachable local leaders
- Dedicated after-hours on-call team
- Culture that values learning, collaboration and wellbeing

Along with competitive pay from $46.70 per hour plus superannuation and applicable penalties, you'll have access to flexible casual and permanent part-time opportunities, a company vehicle during shifts, wellbeing support through Sonder, employee rewards and recognition, and genuine opportunities to grow your career as Kanda continues to expand.

- Competitive pay from $46.70 per hour
- Superannuation
- Applicable penalties
- Flexible casual and permanent part-time opportunities
- Company vehicle during shifts
- Wellbeing support through Sonder
- Employee rewards and recognition
- Opportunities to grow your career as Kanda continues to expand

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child protected organisation.

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’tjust welcome - they’re essential to who we are and what we do.

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