Job Description

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Youth Workers & Residential Youth Workers (Multiple Opportunities)

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BackTrack Youth Works – Armidale, NSW Work Type: Part-time and casual opportunities

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Salary: Competitive + salary packaging + wellbeing perks

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Walk alongside young people. Build connection. Change lives.

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BackTrack is a nationally recognised organisation supporting young people who are doing it tough to find safety, purpose, and a community that never gives up on them. We work differently — with dogs, with farms, with real-world learning, and with a whole lot of heart.

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As we continue to grow, we’re looking to connect with people who want to be part of this work. We have opportunities across our residential programs, non-residential youth work, and lead youth worker space — and we’re building a talent pool for upcoming vacancies.

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If you’re someone who shows up, listens deeply, and believes in young people even on their hardest days, we’d love to hear from you.

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What You’ll Be Doing

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Depending on your experience and the role you step into, you may:

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- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through day-to-day support, counselling, mentoring and practical life skills
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- Support young people in residential settings, helping create safe, structured, home-like environments (residential youth worker roles only)
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- Facilitate activities, programs, and that build confidence, skilly building, capability and belonging
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- Work alongside families, internal programs, community partners and other services
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- Support assessment and goal‑planning processes, helping identify strengths, skill‑building needs and progress against Mastery Unit competencies.
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- Complete checklists, notes, evaluation tools and reports accurately and on time, with guidance from senior staff.
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- Contribute to a culture grounded in the Circle of Courage, trauma-informed practice and BackTrack values
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What You’ll Bring

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You don’t need to tick every box — what matters most is your heart for the work and your ability to show up for young people. We’re looking for people with:

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- Experience working with young people in community, education, residential or wellbeing settings
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- Experience supporting youth programs or group activities, ideally in regional or community settings.
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- A trauma-informed approach, with the ability to translate knowledge into practical, everyday support for young people.
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- Experience in alcohol and other drugs support settings is highly advantageous.
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- Experience supporting young people with mental health challenges, or working in the mental health sector, is highly advantageous.
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- Strong relationship-building skills and a calm, grounded presence
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- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive, values-driven culture
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- Relevant qualifications (Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or similar) or related discipline
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- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends where required
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- WWCC, National Police Check and Driver’s Licence
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Why BackTrack?

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- Additional Annual Leave
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- Gifted Christmas leave
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- Salary packaging to boost take-home pay
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- Supportive, passionate team with robust community roots
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- Work in a nationally recognised organisation making real impact
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- Opportunities to grow, learn and step into leadership
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How to Apply

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If you’re curious, interested, or think you might be a good fit — we’d love to hear from you. Apply online by attaching your resume and cover letter – outlining your experience and what you are looking for in a role.

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For more information or any questions please email or visit backtrack.org.au to learn more.

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Applications close: 19th October 2026

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BackTrack strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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📌 Youth Workers & Residential Youth Workers (Multiple Opportunities) (2350)
🏢 BackTrack Youth Works
📍 2350