About us
Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Since 2012, we have led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengths based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs.

We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

We offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of young people. Through flexible and innovative teaching methods, we provide a secure, supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to set learning goals, identify and develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation.

Our campuses offer tailored programs that integrate wellbeing and education, ensuring young people receive the individualised support they need to thrive. We work closely with families, community organisations, and support services to provide wraparound support that addresses both educational and personal development needs.

Our Young People
Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence,



reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.

Our Team
Since opening in 2016, our Geelong campus has grown into a thriving community of around 160 young people. Many students are reconnecting with education after facing social or emotional barriers. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and community involvement, staff work flexibly to support each learner’s growth.

The Role

The Youth Worker is responsible for assisting and supporting a young person’s engagement in learning. This position works collaboratively with Teachers, other Youth Workers, wellbeing staff and the school leadership. The employee in this position is required have a thorough knowledge of youth work and/or social work theories and practices and experience in applying this knowledge.

You will be employed on an ongoingbasis, commencingas soon as possible, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Classification for the role is a Category C ESS Level 3, witha salary range of$78,988to$89,499(depending on education and experience).

You will need

- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty
- Tertiary Qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology and Behavioural Science or equivalent education and experience
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)
- A commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity.




- Resilient and able to develop resilience in others with a high level of emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated willingness to reflect on and develop own practice, as well as contributing to ongoing school development.
- Ability to provide a range of versatile programs and activities which successfully engage and support young people.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and build quality working relationships.
- Strong Interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with a range of people
- Experience in supporting young people with disability and/or neurodivergence
- The ability to inspire and engage young people with learning activities
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

Applications closing date: 4pm Friday 14 August 2026

We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

We are a child secure environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All staff abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | saintscollege.vic.edu.au

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