Youth Worker | Family Support, ASPIRE and Targeted Family Support | Townsville

Employment Details

- Employment Term: Permanent, Part time (11.4 hours per week)
- Location: Townsville
- Remuneration: $38.65 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)
- Close Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Role Overview

At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

As a Youth Worker, you will be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Primary Responsibilities

- Supports young people, parents and carers by facilitating their participation and inclusion in the community.
- Assist and empower individuals to build skills, independence and social connections.
- Encourage and guide clients to make informed decisions about their lives and future pathways.
- Deliver therapeutic, person-centred support to young people and their families.

Qualifications & Experience

- A relevant qualification in Youth Work, or working toward a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or a related field (and/or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience working in the community sector supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families.
- Proven ability to engage therapeutically with youth and families in a professional and empathetic manner.




- Current Driver's License
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Benefits

- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills up to $15,900 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per annum.
- A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

EEO Statement

Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

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📌 Youth Worker (Townsville City)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Townsville City