Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join our Adolescent Drug Abuse Diversionary Program (ADADP) in Cranebrook, 2749. This is a part time contract opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

This is a part time contract 21hrs a week until 30th June 2027.

About the Role
As a Youth Worker, you will:

- Provide diversionary activities by way of outreach, such as youth groups and school holiday activities.
- Provide regular training and workshops on drug and alcohol related information for young people, parents and other stakeholders.
- Provide health promotional activities to promote general health and wellbeing to the communities.
- Actively liaise with schools, health and other stakeholders to organise outreach diversional activities throughout the year.
- Provide individual case management and case coordination within Barnardos Practice Framework for young people who may require ongoing drug and alcohol treatment (clinical services will be facilitated by NBM Local Health).
- Work closely with other health and social services who provide AOD treatments to manage specific issues, such as withdrawal, psychosocial counselling and opioid agonist treatment.
- Monitor child protection concerns, consult with Program Manager and act in accordance with the NSW Children and Young Person’s (Care and Protection) Act, Mandatory Reporter Guide and Barnardos Australia “Reporting Child Abuse” Policy

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.

Skills and Experience :

- Certificates, Diploma or above qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience in youth work service delivery.




- Demonstrated experience in group work and information session facilitation for young people and parents.
- Knowledge of current Alcohol and Drug issues experienced by young people.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in case management and case coordination with young people and their families in need of support services.
- Demonstrated experience in working with young people with multiple and complex needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.

What’s on Offer:
Base salary: $68,867 – $80,015 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation
Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:
35-hour work week
Versatile working arrangements
Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT




Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):

- National Police Check
- A current drivers licence
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)
- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check

How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on (02) •••• •346 or 04•• ••• 655

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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