Posted: 06/08/2026

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Salary: $92,279.00 - $92,279.00

Job Type: Full time Maximum Term (FM)

Location: Toowoomba QLD

Job Category: Child Welfare, Youth &

- Family Services (Community Services &
- Development)

About The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply – honouring every voice, story, culture and choice – through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.

Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life’s toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.

You can find out more at youturn.org.au .

Some young people need more than a service. They need someone who understands where they come from, respects their story and walks beside them on their journey.

This is a Full-Time Fixed-Term Opportunity until 30 June 2027

At headspace Toowoomba, we're looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Social &

- Emotional Wellbeing Worker who is passionate about creating meaningful change for young people, families and communities. This role is specifically identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Why this role matters

Every Day, You'll Have The Opportunity To

- Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.

- Support young people experiencing mental health, social and emotional wellbeing challenges.

- Help break down barriers that prevent young people from accessing support.





- Create culturally safe pathways into mental health care and community services.

- Deliver programs, activities and community initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, resilience and connection.

- Ensure the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are reflected in service delivery and planning.

This is a role where your cultural knowledge, lived experience, community connections and commitment to young people will genuinely make a difference.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

You may come from Youth Work, Community Services, Mental Health, Aboriginal Health, Social Services or a similar background.

Most Importantly, You're Someone Who

- Is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

- Builds authentic relationships and trust within community.

- Understands the social, cultural and systemic challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

- Brings a strengths-based, compassionate and culturally responsive approach to supporting others.

- Enjoys working both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Qualification &

- Skills

- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Aboriginal Health Care Practice, Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities.

- Strong understanding of social and emotional wellbeing and the factors impacting young people.

- Ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with community stakeholders.

- Experience facilitating youth programs, events or community initiatives.

- Excellent communication skills and a strengths-based, person-centred approach.





- Current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

What You'll Be Doing

- Providing culturally appropriate social and emotional wellbeing support.

- Coordinating care and connecting young people with the services they need.

- Facilitating youth programs, community activities and health promotion initiatives.

- Engaging with schools, community groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and local stakeholders.

- Supporting headspace Toowoomba to continually strengthen cultural responsiveness across the service.

Why join us?

Because this work matters.

Because young people deserve to be heard.

Because community‑led change is powerful.

Because you’ll be joining a team that truly lives its values.

Benefits For Youturn Team Members

- We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.

- Enjoy access to generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take-home pay, offering you even greater advantages such as partial exemptions for Remote Area Perks, Relocation Expenses and Car Parking (if eligible).

- Wellness Leave: Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).

- Paid Parental Leave: Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service.

- Annual Leave Loading: Receive additional pay with annual leave loading.

Apply Now

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a role where you can positively influence the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter that tells us about who you are and why you want to join our team For any questions about the role or to discuss adjustments needed during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, and those with lived experience who bring unique perspectives to our work.

📌 Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker - Identified Role (Toowoomba)
🏢 Youturn
📍 Toowoomba