About Us

We are one of the largest and most progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate and believe in a fair society with justice for everyone, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

- Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
- A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity.

About the Position

Location: Port Pirie

Status: Part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. Two 6.5-hour active shifts per week, each followed by a sleepover.





Classification and Rate: SCHADS Level 3, $40.49 per hour

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 1st November 2026

As a Youth Worker with Amity Youth Homelessness Service, you will be a first point of contact for young people residing at Amity Youth Accommodation. Working alongside your team and under the supervision of the Team Leader, you will provide practical support, referrals and advocacy, contribute to activities and assist with general housekeeping when required.

The service operates 24/7. This position involves two 6.5-hour active shifts per week, each followed by a sleepover. Please contact Alice to discuss the roster and sleepover arrangements.

You will:

- Support young people to feel protected and supported in their accommodation.
- Provide referrals and advocacy to help young people access relevant services.
- Assist with activities and general housekeeping when required.
- Maintain accurate client information, case notes and records.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other services to support young people with diverse and complex needs.

You will bring:

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of youth development and strengths-based approaches.
- An understanding of crisis management and problem-solving.
- The ability to use initiative,



make sound professional judgements and work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications and requirements:

- A Certificate IV or higher in a human services-related discipline is preferred, but relevant experience or progress towards this qualification will also be considered.
- A current Australian driver’s licence.
- A current DHS Working with Children Check.

Two or more years of relevant experience in a paid or voluntary capacity is desirable. You will also need to be available for rostered shifts, including passive and active nights, and travel throughout the region and/or interstate as required.

Please upload your resume and a separate cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your experience aligns with the role.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Alice Thompson on 04•• ••• 397 for any questions concerning this position.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at ••••@ucsa.org.au or 04•• ••• 880

📌 Youth Worker - Amity Youth Homelessness (Port Pirie)
🏢 Uniting Country
📍 Port Pirie