Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit organisation supporting young people to build safer, healthier futures. For 30 years, our special assistance schools have provided flexible education for students who don’t thrive in mainstream settings.

Established in 2013,Craig Davis Collegeis a coeducationalspecialistschool supporting students in Years9-12.

Our school programs aim to empower young people with learning strategies to make informed decisions towards creating a positive future.

We are looking for aStudent Support Youth Workerto join ourschool in Wollongong on a12-month maximum term fulltime basis.

What You Will Do:

- Advising students on matters relating to educational and individual needs.
- Encouraging the involvement of parents/carers in school programs and their participation in forums, school activities and decision-making.
- Actively engage in extra curricula activities including excursions, camps, Service Learning activities, sport and presentation night etc.
- Creating, advising and facilitating pathways through school to further training and employment
- Facilitating appropriate programs to develop cultural identity and confidence for all students within the school community

Requirements:

- Minimum Certificate IV qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or Certificate IV School-based Education Support
- Experience working in the youth sector and/or education setting
- Demonstrated networking ability with knowledge of community development issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating confidence in engaging young people
- Ability to build supportive relationships with students and families within the school
- Ability to provide individual guidance and assistance to student in the classroom setting
- Understanding of adolescent development, drug use and behaviour
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles that underpin a child secure organisation including mandatory child protection procedures




- Valid Working with Children Check.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Full Australian working rights.
- A current Australian driver's licence is required, as the role requires the transport of students.

What we can offer you:

- Work with deep purpose-making a real difference for vulnerable young people
- A supportive, inclusive culture guided by The Sanctuary Model
- Ongoing training and development
- EAP access for you and your family
- Additional leave (purchased leave, gifted leave, self-care leave)
- Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- A team that continually innovates to improve outcomes for young people
- Fitness Passport

Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma-informed approach guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. It shapes our practices in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and healing from trauma-creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all.

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

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📌 Student Support Youth Worker (Wollongong)
🏢 Youth Off the Streets
📍 Wollongong