As a Youth Mentor with Village Pathways, you will work directly with young people in community and outreach settings, building positive relationships and providing practical and emotional support. Through our specialised outreach program, you will provide meaningful mentoring, guidance, support and connection to help young people build confidence, resilience and positive pathways for their future.

Key responsibilities

Providing one-on-one mentoring and support to young people

Building positive, respectful and trusting relationships

Engaging young people through our specialised outreach program

Supporting young people to develop confidence, resilience and life skills

Encouraging positive choices, participation and community engagement aligned with our outreach programme supports

Connecting young people with appropriate community and support services

Working collaboratively with our Outreach Team and community partners

Supporting young people to identify their strengths, goals and future pathways

Maintaining professional records and following organisational policies and safeguarding requirements

About you

Previous experience working in Youth Work or Mentoring is desired

Robust communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to engage young people in a respectful and non-judgemental way

A positive, strengths-based approach to working with young people

The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team

A current Blue Card is mandatory

A current unrestricted Class C Driver Licence is mandatory





A current police check or is able to provide a police check

Availability to work Monday to Friday

The ability to travel to community locations as required

New to the Sector? We Want to Hear From You!

Thinking about starting a career in Youth Mentor, Youth Work or be a part of Community Services sector?

You don't necessarily need years of experience to make a difference. At Village Pathways, we recognise that great Youth Workers come from a range of backgrounds, and we are committed to supporting people who have the right attitude, values and passion for working with young people.

Training, guidance and support will be provided to help you develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the role.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are:

Passionate about supporting and empowering young people.

Caring, patient, reliable and approachable.

Great communicators who enjoy building genuine relationships.

Eager to learn and develop a career in the youth and community services sector.

Motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Experience is valuable,



but attitude, commitment and a genuine desire to help young people are just as important to us.

Whether you are an experienced Youth Worker or someone looking to start your career in the sector, Village Pathways welcomes your application.

If you're ready to learn, grow and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

At Village Pathways, we believe every young person deserves to feel supported, valued and connected.

We are passionate about creating positive change for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people through genuine relationships, meaningful support and community connection.

Our team is driven by purpose, compassion, hope and the belief that every young person has potential. We work alongside young people to help them navigate challenges, build confidence and create positive pathways for their future.

At Village Pathways, we believe in work with a purpose - purposeful work that brings hope, creates pathways of opportunity and makes a real difference

Need More Information?

Want to know more about Village Pathways, our work, our team or the Youth Mentor opportunity?

We'd love to hear from you and are happy to answer any questions you may have before applying.

Visit www.villagepathways.com.au to learn more about who we are, what we do and the communities we support.

For further information about the role or to have a confidential conversation with our team, please contact us at *****@villagepathways.com.au.

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📌 Youth Mentor – Outreach Team (Townsville City)
🏢 Village Pathways
📍 Townsville City