Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre – Deception Bay QLD
New Youth Program | Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre
Are you to looking to grow your skills in a supportive, community-focused environment?
We are seeking a casual Youth Worker to join our team and support delivery of a new Innovative 12-week program (STEP UP), an early intervention pilot program for children aged 8–12 in Deception Bay. This program focuses on emotional regulation, compassion and self-compassion, accountability, positive decision-making, teamwork and building strong peer connections within a school setting.
This role is ideal for someone who is warm, curious, open-minded, and willing to learn, and who enjoys working with children through play, creativity, and relationship-based practice. As a pilot program, the program will continue to evolve — making this a great opportunity to build experience, confidence, and professional capability.
In this role, you will:
Support and co-facilitate group sessions using games, movement, creative activities, and reflection
Build safe, respectful relationships with children in a trauma-informed, strengths- based way




Assist with individual check-ins and basic case management tasks - including case notes.
Learn to collaborate with families, schools, and community partners
Support other youth programs at the Neighbourhood Centre as needed
This role would suit someone who:
Has completed a qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or similar
Has some experience (paid, placement, or volunteer) working with children aged 8–12
Has group work facilitation experience
Is flexible, confident, reflective and values empathy, patience, inclusion, and teamwork
Is interested in early intervention and social-emotional learning
The details:
Casual role (pilot program funded to June ****, with potential for ongoing funding)
3 days per week
Program delivery during school hours
This is a excellent opportunity to be part of a program that supports children early, strengthens community connection, and allows you to grow as a youth work professional.
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📌 Youth Worker - Group Work Facilitator (Queensland)
🏢 Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre
📍 Queensland