Y Schools Queensland Toowoomba Campusare recruiting a Senior Youth Worker on aPermanent Full-Timebasis to join our team based in Toowoomba.
As the Senior Youth Worker with the Y Schools Queensland, you will be responsible for assisting young people in understanding their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances.
You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young, empowered adults.
What will my time look like?
Coordinate the delivery of the school's pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs, and attendance targets are met
Plan and lead wellbeing programs to students
Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students
Assist in delivering associated programs, services and events offered to young people through the operation of the campus
Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school
Am I a good match?
Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant qualification
Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or be willing to obtain
Hold a Valid National Police Check within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds




Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive setting
Commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate non-judgmental, empathic framework
Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
What's in it for you?
Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
We invest in multi-disciplinary teams and work well together to support the students and each other, while working differently and thinking beyond traditional methods.
Increased non-term time for our teaching team and more student free days in comparison to standard school environments.
Reduced classroom contact
hours compared to traditional schools and all meetings held in school hours.
Non-term time for all school roles!
Here's what on offer?
Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits, as part of a non-for-profit organisation
Free YMCA gym membership which includes our fitness classes
Employee Benefits Program
Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
Discounted banking,



loan rates and private health insurance
More about the role and Y Schools!
At Y Schools Queensland we have a vision where our young people leave school empowered to be independent, courageous and resilient to achieve lifelong wellbeing.
Our mission is that Y Schools Queensland is where hope meets possibility, where everyone is seen, heard, and belongs.
Our agile and responsive approach to education gives students not just knowledge, it empowers students to overcome challenges and embrace life-changing opportunities.
At Y Schools Queensland, wellbeing is personal, pathways are unique, and every step leads toward a brighter future!
Central to realising this vision is our Thrive Model, a signature strength of our schools that guides everything we do.
Embedded in connection, care and capability, it shapes our approach to wellbeing, learning and belonging.
We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply.
We all belong at the Y!
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe.
As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates who don't have an exemption, must have or obtain a working with children check.
To learn more about our screening processes, view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.
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📌 Senior Youth Worker - Toowoomba Campus
🏢 The Y Australia
📍 Toowoomba