About Us

Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people & their families. Veritas currently delivers services in a range of DCJ funded programs.

You’ll be part of a caring, values-driven team that’s passionate about creating positive outcomes — while enjoying a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration and growth.

About the Role

This is a Permanent Part time (shift work) role, based in Orange NSW.

Our Residential Youth Workers support young people in our dedicated crisis accommodation houses. The young people access our service voluntarily, with a goal to support them to transition into long term sustainable housing.

Some of your key responsibilities will include

- Building positive and professional relationships with young people.
- Providing day-to-day support within a residential setting.
- Assisting young people to develop independent living and life skills.
- Supporting young people to access housing, education, employment and community services.
- Contributing to case management plans and goal setting.
- Advocating for young people and supporting them to access services.
- Maintaining accurate case notes and client records.
- Supporting a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment.

Your Roster

This position operates on a four-week rotating roster, averaging around 55 hours per fortnight, with a balance of day, weekend and sleepover shifts.

You must be able to commit to a consistent shift-work pattern that includes sleepovers,



ensuring stability and routine for the young people in our care. What you can except is;

- A fair and balanced rotation designed to share weekends and sleepovers evenly across the team.
- Reliable and consistent rostering – you’ll know your shifts well in advance.
- Work–life balance built in, with consistent days off and recovery time between shifts.
- Penalty rates and sleepover allowances in line with the SCHADS Award.
- If you value teamwork, structure, and stability in a 24/7 care environment — this roster supports you to thrive both at work and at home.

Why work for us?

As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels secure, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

- NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits – increase your take home pay!
- Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car
- Additional leave once your probationary period is complete
- Generous Discounts Platform
- Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team
- Regular clinical,



line management & and group supervision – as well as other continuing professional development opportunities
- Access to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training – a compassionate, trauma-informed training program that helps staff support children through challenging moments, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and building trusting caring relationships.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
- Calm, resilient and able to build rapport and trust.
- Confident managing challenging situations using professional judgement.
- A strong communicator who can work collaboratively within a team.
- Person-centred, strengths-focused and solutions-driven.
- Committed to creating safe and respectful environments.

To apply:

Attach your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and a statement that outlines how you meet the essential criteria listed below.

Any questions? Please email us at [email protected]

(Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they apply so this ad may close sooner. So don’t delay!)

Essential Requirements

- A minimum of a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or a related field, or enrolled and actively working towards.
- Current Driver Licence.
- NSW Working With Children Check.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 6 weeks).
- Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

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