St John’s Youth Services is seeking an engaging, motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a ConnectED Navigator . This is a dynamic, community-based role focused on supporting young people to stay engaged in education and move towards positive future pathways. You will work alongside young people using a practical, strengths-based approach to support their goals, strengthen participation and build long-term independence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ConnectED Navigator is responsible for:

- Providing outreach-based support to young people to strengthen engagement with education, training and employment pathways

- Working alongside young people to assess needs, identify goals and develop achievable plans

- Supporting young people to build confidence, motivation and routines that enable ongoing participation in education and training

- Navigating education systems and connecting young people with flexible and appropriate learning options

- Advocating for young people with schools, training providers and other services

- Supporting young people to address barriers such as housing instability, wellbeing, transport and access to services

- Building strong relationships with community partners including schools, RTOs, employment services and youth services

- Using a strengths-based approach that builds on each young person’s interests, abilities and aspirations

- Maintaining accurate case notes and contributing to program reporting and continuous improvement

This role is community-based and includes outreach, advocacy and collaboration with a range of partners.

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO:

- Connects easily with young people and builds trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries

- Brings a strengths-based, optimistic approach to supporting young people’s goals and aspirations

- Has strong communication, engagement and advocacy skills

- Is confident working across education systems and with multiple stakeholders

- Can motivate and support young people to stay engaged and achieve their goals

- Is organised,



self-directed and able to prioritise effectively

- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a committed team

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

Essential:

- Tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, or minimum 3 years’ experience in human or community services

- Experience working with young people with complex needs

- Current Driver’s Licence

- Working with Children Check

- Child Safe Environments training

- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries

Highly desirable:

- Experience working in education, training or youth engagement programs

- Experience supporting young people disengaged from education

- Experience in outreach or partnership-based roles

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- A supportive, values-driven team

- A workplace with a strong, positive culture

- Meaningful, purpose-driven work

- Generous salary packaging options

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

St John’s Youth Services is committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people. We have zero tolerance for abuse, neglect or exploitation. All employees are expected to uphold safeguarding and child-safe practices and contribute to a protected and respectful environment.

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

St John’s Youth Services is a child safe and equal employment opportunity organisation.

We strongly encourage applications from:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

- People who identify as LGBTIQA+

HOW TO APPLY

Thank you to everyone who applied during the initial recruitment process. As previously submitted applications have already been assessed, we are inviting applications from new candidates for this recruitment round.

Please address your application to the Foyer Port Adelaide Manager.

Only applications received via Seek will be considered . Applications received by direct email will not be considered.

For queries not answered in the Position Description, please contact: ***********@sjys.com.au

📌 ConnectED Navigator (Adelaide)
🏢 St John's Youth Services
📍 Adelaide