Permanent full time (Monday - Friday), supporting students to engage in learning Mentor and guide students to build confidence, resilience, and life skills Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!
About the Organisation Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.
Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.
At Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.
Role: Youth Worker (Life Without Barriers Education) Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Newcastle Campus Enrolment **** : 20 students Campus Staffing: 4 Teachers, 2 Youth Workers Commencement Date: January **** Salary : It's an exciting time for our Newcastle campus!
With continued interest in enrolments, we're expanding to include a second class in ****, creating new opportunities to support more young people in their education.
As a Youth Worker, you will work alongside our teaching staff to support the wellbeing, engagement and learning for young people in a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.




Key Responsibilities Support student learning and engagement through in-class assistance, wellbeing programs, and individual learning plans.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment, supporting cultural identity and diversity.
Build positive relationships with young people and families to promote wellbeing and life skills.
Collaborate with teachers, teams, and community agencies to provide integrated support.
Participate in school routines, activities, and career development.
Maintain records and comply with child safety, organisational policies, and legal requirements.
Skills and Experience Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Youth Work or similar and/or equivalent experience e.g. cultural and community knowledge and experience Demonstrated experience engaging and supporting young people with complex needs, their families and communities, to foster young people's engagement in learning High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with young people, families and communities Strong organisational skills with the ability to provide and support a range of wellbeing and engagement programs and activities.
Current First Aid certification Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children check.

📌 Youth Worker - Life Without Barriers Education. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 New South Wales