Now Hiring: Casual Residential Youth Support Workers Immediate Starts Available We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Youth Support Workers to join our growing team. Due to ongoing expansion, casual opportunities are available in Townsville.

These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people to build independence, confidence, and essential life skills within safe and supportive environments.

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Now Hiring: Casual Residential Youth Support Workers Immediate Starts Available We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Youth Support Workers to join our growing team. Due to ongoing expansion, casual opportunities are available in Townsville.

These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people to build independence, confidence, and essential life skills within safe and supportive environments.

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Residential Youth Support Worker As a Residential Youth Support Worker, you will provide consistent guidance, care, and mentorship to young people living in residential settings, supporting their safety, wellbeing, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities include:

Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model

Providing individualised support tailored to each young person’s needs

Assisting with daily living activities including personal care, meals, medication, and household tasks

Encouraging participation in social, recreational, and community activities

Monitoring progress and completing accurate documentation and reports

Collaborating with families, professionals, and external stakeholders

Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment in line with WHS requirements

Providing emotional support and responding appropriately to challenging situations





Participating in training and team meetings to support ongoing career development

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What We’re Looking For Successful applicants will demonstrate:

Experience in youth work, disability support, community services, or a related field

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A patient, empathetic, and professional approach

Excellent organisation, adaptability, and time-management skills

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight

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Position Details

Employment Type: Casual

Locations: Townsville

Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

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Why Join Us

Make a genuine difference in people’s lives

Supportive and collaborative team culture with on-call support

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Required Licences & Clearances

Current Queensland Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)

Current First Aid & CPR certification

Australian Driver’s Licence and comprehensive car insurance (if using a personal vehicle)

Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module, Fire EMT and Hope and Healing Framework (Support can be provided to obtain these where required)

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Abilities NQ is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workforce that reflects the communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all identities and lived experiences.

📌 Residential Youth Support Worker (Townsville City)
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📍 Townsville City