Aviva College

Youth Worker

Maternity Leave Cover - Commencement Term 1, 2027

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Fixed Term Position until 31st December 2027

Moreton Bay Region, Queensland

About Aviva (formerly known as Alta-1 College QLD)

Aviva College is a relational learning community for young people whose education has become interrupted, complex or uncertain. Our purpose is to journey alongside young people, creating places of belonging and safety, where every student’s inherent worth is affirmed, their growth is nurtured, and they are supported to discover a future filled with purpose and possibility. At Aviva, our learning communities bring together education, personal growth, recovery and community, creating spaces where young people can belong, engage with learning and take meaningful steps forward.

The values of the College move from our understandings of the inherent worth of every young person to assisting their establishment as people of purpose and contribution.

As a Christian organisation faith is central to who we are. The College has a well-developed Christian Identity Framework that positively informs the work of the College. For more information see www.avivacollege.com.au The work of Aviva College is a justice seeking and life transforming work. We desire to exist as a community of hope.

Child Safe Statement

Aviva College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

See www.avivacollege.com.au for our Statement of Commitment to Student Safety and Wellbeing.

The Prospect

Aviva College is currently growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at-risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at-risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly.



While there are agile elements to our current season the college operates from a solid base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community-minded staff team.

The college will employ a dedicated Youth Worker under a Maternity Leave Fixed-term Contract for our Middle School program based at Morayfield. This represents an exciting opportunity in the college and a positive development in our overall student wellbeing structure.

Youth

Workers report directly to campus/program leaders but will also function as members of the broader Student Services Team (which includes counsellors and a Guidance Officer).

Youth

Workers will become the first point of contact and tier of wellbeing intervention for presenting student needs on each location. Those with a minimum Cert IV in Youth Work & Chaplaincy (or equivalent qualification) are encouraged to apply.

Experience in working with at-risk youth will be advantageous.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities The Youth Worker provides holistic wellbeing support to students who have disengaged, or are at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Working as a member of the College’s Student Services Team, the Youth Worker supports young people to re-engage in education, overcome personal barriers, and develop resilience through practical, emotional, and relational interventions.

A Youth Worker at Aviva College works in five domains of practice:

- Campus/Program and Student Services Team membership – collaborative, multi-disciplinary contribution.
- Student Support & Case Work – individual and group programs tailored to student needs.
- Critical incident response – support during and after crisis situations.
- Reporting and recording – professional management of student data and case notes.




- Professional practice – reflective, ethical, and compliant engagement.

The role requires professional integrity, effective communication, and a commitment to both student transformation and excellence in wellbeing support provision.

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

· Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

· Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change

Essential (role specific)

- Experience supporting at-risk and disengaged young people (including facilitating small group programs)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with at-risk young people
- Organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping and reporting

Highly desirable
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

Required Qualifications:
- To hold a minimum Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Holder of a valid driver license

How to apply If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Aviva team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.

Please submit applications via email to admin@avivacollege com.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.

Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 9th November, 2026

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Privacy Notice In applying for this position, you will be providing Aviva College QLD with personal information. We can be contacted by phone at (07) 5301 8008 5301 8008), or by email at [email protected]

If you would like a copy of the Employment Collection Notice or Privacy Policy, please email: [email protected].

📌 Youth Worker - Maternity Leave Cover (Morayfield)
🏢 Alta-1 College QLD
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