About the Team

Communities at Work's Galilee School is a registered, independent school, designed specifically for disengaged, vulnerable young people in Years 7-12 for whom the mainstream schooling environment has struggled to deliver positive outcomes. Working with the school means becoming a part of our social impact. It means helping our young people navigate complex challenges and building them a better future. It means supporting them in their education, learning and skill-building, and supporting the school in offering an alternative model of education.

About the Role

Galilee School is a trauma informed environment and as such, this position is required to support and regulate young people from complex and diverse backgrounds both in and out of class times.

This role has a strong focus on supporting students to maintain engagement in their day-to-day studies and activities in conjunction with their Individual Learning Plan and Positive Behaviour Support Plan, including facilitating wrap-around care to reduce the barriers to attendance and engagement and support the social and emotional development of students.

This role is a wonderful opportunity to develop career skills in a supportive, positive workplace. The role is suitable for individuals with experience in youth work, social work, or associated areas.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

- Provide individualised support to young people attending Galilee School in alignment with the Student Support Framework

- Maintain the daily attendance record of students

- Assist the Head of Student Support and Senior Youth Workers to coordinate, and where relevant, participate in case conferences and meetings with students, families and other agencies

- Provide support to the school team in implementing and reviewing students’ Individual Learning Plans

- Guide and participate in the process for the development of a student’s Positive Behaviour Support Plan and assist with the implementation, monitoring and review processes

- Work proactively to support students to engage positively in the learning program and activities of the school

- Under the direction of the Head of Student Support and Senior Youth Workers,



work proactively to maximise young people’s attendance and engagement at the school

- Actively participate as a member of the team and contribute to the effective development and implementation of programs and activities for the students

- Provide individualised and targeted support for assigned students including making referrals, providing support letters and other wrap around supports as needed

- Support students with regulation and re-engagement in activities and programs.

- Maintain positive connections with parents, carers and families

- Maintain confidential case notes and records

- Participate in Galilee School’s staff meetings, career development days and other organisational meetings where required

- Assist in the transportation of students in support of their attendance at school and in support of the school’s academic and social and emotional program

- Other duties as directed within the scope of the role

What We Need from You

- Maintain current “Working With Vulnerable People” registration

- Bachelor, Diploma or Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent qualifications and experience

- A passion and drive and demonstrated experience in working with vulnerable, “at-risk” and disadvantaged youth

- Demonstrated experience and skills in conflict resolution and an ability to build influential and supportive relationships with young people and their families

- Well-developed communication skills (both oral and written), including liaison, negotiation, motivational, case planning, reporting and the development and delivery of youth focussed programs

- Understanding and experience in trauma informed practices

- An understanding of the role of a young person’s Individual Learning Plan and how this is best supported by the role of the Youth Worker

- The ability to understand and implement strategies agreed upon in a student’s Positive Behaviour Support Plan





- Possess high level organisational, planning and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a close team

- The ability to participate in physical demonstration of tasks and physical activities as well as exposure to environments and varying terrains

- Willingness to adhere to, and work within, the strategic vision, direction, and philosophy of Communities at Work Galilee School

- Current driver’s license and be able to drive vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions

- Mental Health First Aid Training (or able to obtain)

Desirable

- Experience of educational settings.

- Understanding and experience in restorative practices

- Training and experience in facilitating relevant programs

Benefits for You

- Make a difference and change lives in the Canberra community as part of Canberra's largest community organisation.

- Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.

- Flexibility when you need it with options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.

- Enjoy healthy living with our active lifestyle & healthy activity programs and reimbursements (including remedial massages, annual flu vaccination and more).

- Receive guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.

- Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and ensure to include a cover letter alongside your resume or contact the HR Services and Recruitment team on 6293 6200 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Monday 12th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close the job early once the position has been filled.

Communities at Work encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, mature-aged workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

📌 Youth Worker - Galilee School (Canberra)
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