12-month maternity leave contract - Full Time Opportunity
Salary:
$105,577 – $110,359 (SCHADS Level 5)
Generous Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per annum
Five weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Work from home 1 day a week
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Inclusive, diverse and innovative team environment
About wayss
wayss is the largest provider of family violence, homelessness, housing and support services in South East Melbourne. We exist to ensure people can live free from family violence and have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing.
We deliver services across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia, with a strong focus on empowering individuals and communities.
Our youth services support individuals aged ***** who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide transitional support, crisis accommodation, and help young people build the capacity to live independently through access to housing, income support, education, and social connections.
About the Role
As a
Youth Development Worker,
you will report to the Team Leader, Services for Young People, and work from an
Advantaged Thinking
approach to support young people in crisis.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct initial assessments, safety planning and crisis intervention
Deliver short to medium-term support tailored to individual needs
Facilitate referrals and connect young people with essential services
Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver programs like Living and Life Skills
Advocate for young people and promote their aspirations
Maintain accurate data and contribute to service improvement
Participate in team meetings, planning days and handovers
About You
You're a passionate, client-focused skilled who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to supporting young people to reach their potential.




You'll bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related field
Understanding of Advantaged Thinking and youth transitions
Experience in community housing, education, employment or social welfare
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
High level of confidentiality and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
Requirements:
Current Driver's Licence
Valid 'Employment' category Working with Children Check
Successful completion of wayss pre-employment screening (police and identity check)
Why Work at wayss?
At wayss, our people matter. We foster a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing, offering:
Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements
Salary packaging benefits
Hybrid working arrangements
Professional learning and development
A collaborative and inclusive workplace
For enquiries, contact
Helen Umaru
, Team Leader – Services for Young People, on
*********
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wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.
wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.
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📌 Youth Development Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 WAYSS
📍 Melbourne