Are you passionate about supporting youth?

Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a permanent, full time (76 hours fortnightly) Practitioner to join the Families, Children & Young People team, based in the North West at our Devonport or Burnie office.

About the role:

Anglicare Tasmania's Supported Youth Program provides early intervention and diversionary support to young people aged 10-18, focusing on safety, connection and wellbeing. This role involves delivering flexible, outreach-based support, guided by the principles of relational safety and trauma-informed practice. You will be working closing with youth, families, schools and community partners.

The Supported Youth

Program offers wraparound support that responds to each young people's unique needs and circumstances, helping them stay connected, safe and thriving.

To be successful you will have:

- Have a genuine passion for working alongside young people and supporting their growth and wellbeing;
- Understand the broader service system and how to navigate and collaborate within it;
- Bring experience in applying evidence-based frameworks and approaches to engage, motivate, and strengthen young people's capacity and voice;
- An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from life challenges;
- An ability to recognise and understand people's intrinsic resourcefulness;
- Provide support in a manner consistent with Anglicare's values and practice principles;
- Demonstrate high level of communication and interpersonal skills with people who access our services, family/carers, colleagues, other service providers and stakeholders;
- Ability to accurately document and maintain records;




- Demonstrated experience with relevant information and communication technologies;
- Ability to work autonomously within organisational policy and procedure;
- High level of professionalism and a willingness to develop and reflect on professional practice;
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Education, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Counselling and Allied Health) or extensive experience.

What we offer you:

- A supportive and specialised youth team committed to reflective and relational practice;
- An attractive salary of $95,934 to $100,538 (full-time equivalent) + Super + Salary sacrifice;
- Eligible applicants who hold a degree in a relevant discipline may receive a 7% Graduate Loading in addition to the above base (full time equivalent) salary range, subject to approval;
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

The successful applicant will be required to:

- Provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- Present a satisfactory Probity/Schedule 1 National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- Provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- Complete a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical;
- Provide a current provisional or full Australian Drivers Licence.

On commencement,



the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program. This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

For further information about this position please contact Jarrod Razay (Program Manager - Community Services) on [0486 217 163](tel:0486 217 163) and [email protected] during business hours.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 21st September 2026 at 6.00pm For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

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