Youth Program Worker

Help young people build confidence, skills and brighter futures.

MADEC is recruiting a passionate Youth Program Worker to support the delivery of our Youth Empowerment Support Service (YESS) and Pathways to Independence (PTI) programs.

This is a Full-Time opportunity- 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoy mentoring young people, facilitating activities, building community connections and helping people overcome barriers, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Youth Program Worker, you will:

- Build positive, professional relationships with young people.
- Deliver individual and group-based youth programs.
- Support young people to develop life skills, confidence and independence.
- Assist participants to access education, employment, training and community opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops, activities and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate participant records and case notes.
- Work collaboratively with community organisations, schools and referral partners.
- Contribute to a positive, protected and inclusive environment for young people.

About You

You are someone who:

- Is passionate about supporting young people.




- Builds rapport quickly and communicates effectively.
- Is organised, adaptable and proactive.
- Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
- Can manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes.
- Is committed to safeguarding and person-centred practice.

Essential Requirements

- Qualification (or working towards) in Community Services, Youth Work or a related field.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence.
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
- National Police Check.
- Experience working with vulnerable young people, employment programs or community services will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Full Time position.
- SCHADS Award Level 3.1.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
- Salary packaging opportunities.
- Meaningful work that creates lasting change in the lives of young people.

Applications will be assessed as received, and positions may be filled before the closing date.

📌 Youth Program Worker (Mackay)
🏢 Madec
📍 Mackay