- 1 x male full-time permanent position

- 1x female full-time 12months maternity leave cover position with the possibility of extension

- Level 4 under the SCHADs award

- Salary Sacrificing including Remote Area Benefits

- Annual Airfare allowance after 12 months of service

- 5 weeks of Annual Leave Gifted Day Off for your Birthday

- Create a safer, more connected community

Are you adaptable and resilient? Can you listen quietly and act decisively? Are you a boots-on-the-ground, sleeves-rolled-up kind of person, who’s committed to making positive and impactful change in the lives of young people?

If that’s a triple yes—then we want to hear from you!

Broome Youth and Families Hub has an opening for a male Youth Support Officer in our Reconnect and Youth Housing program and a female Youth Support Officer for a 12months maternity leave cover with the possibility of extension.

Our Youth Support

Officers will provide case management intervention to young people aged 12-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We’re looking for candidates who can coordinate an accessible, fast, mobile, and flexible service. The role includes working with the families of young people, providing referrals to supporting agencies where appropriate, and reconnecting young people with either training, education, country, or employment, as well as the broader community. We welcome applications from people with relevant experience and qualifications in youth work, social work, community services or education. Be part of one of our youth projects like the rap video linked below.

We especially welcome applications from Kimberley Aboriginal people.

Key Duties

- Develop case plans in consultation with each client and conduct regular reviews specific to the needs of the individual.

- Assist homeless youth to develop the skills and strategies to return home,



where it is practicable and safe.

- Assist homeless youth to develop independent living skills, where appropriate.

- Advocate for the inclusion of eligible clients onto housing and priority housing lists.

- Assist the young people to create ongoing positive family relationships

- Ensure referrals are made to address factors such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, and disability, etc.

- Assist clients to set individual goals and develop the strategies to achieve them.

- Ensure practice is client-centred, strengths-based, and solutions-centred.

- Maintain an understanding of contemporary issues in the Kimberley region within the context of local Aboriginal culture and the community services sector.

- Ensure a proactive service approach to ensure strong client - service relationship

Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you'll have:

- Comprehensive knowledge of culture in the Kimberley region

- Case management experience

- Extensive knowledge of issues affecting youth

- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people

- Understanding of community development principals

- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs and/or activities

If you think you might be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please click the APPLY NOW button below. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Broome Youth and Families Hub is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.

Should you have any questions or for a confidential chat about this opportunity please call Aleisha (Program Coordinator) on 0499 716 ***.

Applications close 20 November 2026, if suitable candidates are identified before this date, the organisation reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date.

📌 1x male, 1x female (12months) Youth Support Officer, Reconnect & Youth Housing (Broome)
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