Help young people discover their potential, build practicalskills, and create brighter futures through meaningful support.
Make a genuine difference in the lives of at-risk anddisadvantaged youth
Join a supportive, values-driven school community focusedon student success
Combine youth work with hands-on vocational programs inwood and metalwork
About our role:
Carinity Education – Gladstone is seeking a passionate anddedicated Youth Worker – VET to support students engaged inVocational Education and Training (VET) programs.
This rewarding role provides an opportunity to work alongsideyoung people as they develop confidence, practical skills, positivework habits, and pathways into further training and employment.Working closely with the VET Coordinator, trainers, and the werschool team, you will play an important role in encouraging studentparticipation, fostering wellbeing, and helping young peopleovercome barriers to learning.
As a trusted mentor and positive role model, you will contributeto creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environmentwhere every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Your day-to-day will involve:
Support students participating in VET and practicallearning programs, encouraging engagement, attendance, andachievement
Build positive and meaningful relationships throughmentoring, guidance, and behavioural support
Help students develop confidence, resilience, workplacereadiness, and practical life skills
Assist with the preparation and delivery of projects,learning activities, and school-based programs
Supervise practical work areas, promoting safe workpractices and maintaining equipment and workspaces
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff,families, and external agencies to support positive studentoutcomes
Foster an inclusive and respectful environment where youngpeople feel supported, valued, and empowered
Assist with administrative tasks, case notes, and reportingrequirements
Drive the school bus (LR licence required or willingness toobtain)




About you:
You are a compassionate, resilient, and positive individual whois passionate about helping young people reach their fullpotential. You build rapport easily, remain calm under pressure,and enjoy supporting students to achieve personal, educational, andvocational success.
In addition,
Experience working within practical or vocational learningenvironments
Background in youth work, education, training, communityservices or a related field
A current Blue Card / Working with Children Check
Previous experience supporting young people, particularlythose at risk or from disadvantaged backgrounds
Effective behaviour support and conflict resolutionabilities
Strong communication, mentoring andrelationship-building
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinaryteam and maintain accurate records
The benefits of joining the Carinity team
At Carinity, we're more than just a workplace. We're apurpose-driven, not-for-profit Christian organisation committed tocreating communities where people are loved, accepted, andsupported to reach their full potential.
Carinity Education – Gladstone is a Special Assistance Schoolproviding trauma-informed education and support for young peoplewho need a learning setting that understands their uniquechallenges and strengths. We believe every student deserves theopportunity to succeed, and we work together to make thathappen.
Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packagingoptions
Access to an employee assistance program
At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your workand personal life and are genuinely committed to this
On-going career development and trainingLegitimate chance to make a real difference to thecommunity, every day
If you're passionate about empowering young people and want a career with purpose, we'd love to hear fromyou.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications frompeople with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople for all our positions.
Attachments:
- Carinity Education PD - Youth Worker -VET.docx
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📌 Youth Worker - Vet (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Carinity
📍 Gladstone Central