Job Description

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About Us

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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.

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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.

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About the Role

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

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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.

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Some of your key responsibilities will include

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

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

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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;

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- A fair and balanced rotation designed to share weekends and sleepovers evenly across the team.
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- Reliable and consistent rostering – you’ll know your shifts well in advance.
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- Work–life balance built in, with consistent days off and recovery time between shifts.
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- Penalty rates and sleepover allowances in line with the SCHADS Award.
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- 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.
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Why work for us?

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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:

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



line management & and group supervision – as well as other continuing professional development opportunities
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- 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.
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About You

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We’re looking for someone who is:

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

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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.

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Any questions? Please email us at

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

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Essential Requirements

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