Tenure: Continuing, Full-timeStart: As soon as can be negotiatedAbout The OrganisationEdmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.
Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses.
They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning workplace through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Secure & Legal are embedded.
Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.Deception Bay Flexible School offers a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling.
Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.About The Roleeffective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.development and implementation of the schools strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth worker.maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.relationships with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning,



actions and achieving outcomes.young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.About YouEssentialA Working with Children Clearance NoticeCurrent driver's licence (essential) or Light Rigid license (highly desirable)Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.Highly DesirableAn understanding of and commitment to principles of social justiceUnderstanding of current youth work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sectorSound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skillsSkills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in databaseProven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary teamQualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience (or working towards a qualification) or equivalent life experienceWhat We Can Offer YouEdmund Rice charismSmall group sizes with a adaptable approach to learning*****% Superannuation contributionSalary Sacrificing optionsInduction, Wellbeing and Professional Development OpportunitiesDedicated support to assist new youth workersThe successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Youth Worker - Deception Bay Flexible School (Queensland)
🏢 Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools
📍 Queensland