Youth Worker### Youth WorkerApply: Onsite: Aitkenvale: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 26, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR121840Youth Worker | Family Support, ASPIRE and Targeted Family Support | Townsville* Employment Term: Permanent, Part-Time | 11.4 hours per week, with flexible days
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Location:
Townsville
* Remuneration: $40.49 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)
* Close Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare QueenslandAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Youth Worker to join our Family and Disability Services team in Townsville, supporting young people and families across our Family Support, ASPIRE and Targeted Family Support programs.Your part in our UnitingCare teamThis role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, able to build trust, and confident working with young people and families in a respectful and practical way. It may also be a great opportunity for a student currently studying Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Sciences or a related discipline who is looking to gain hands-on experience alongside their studies.
As a Youth Worker, you will provide practical, strengths-based support to young people and families in line with individual case plans. You’ll work alongside a supportive team to help young people build confidence, develop life skills,



strengthen family relationships and connect with their community.
This is a role where your ability to listen, stay grounded, build rapport and take a practical approach can make a meaningful impact.In this role, you will:* Build positive and respectful relationships with young people, parents and carers
* Provide practical, therapeutic and person-centred support aligned with individual case plans
* Help young people develop confidence, independence, life skills and social connections
* Support young people and families to participate in their communities
* Guide clients to make informed decisions about their lives and future pathways
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and other services to support positive family outcomesWhat makes a difference for us?* A relevant Youth Work qualification, or current study towards a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Sciences, or a related discipline (and/or equivalent experience)
* Experience supporting children, young people or families, gained through employment, placement, volunteering or community involvement
* The ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with young people and families
* Current driver licence
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card)What makes a difference for you?* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* NFP Salary Packaging:



Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained
* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar Recent Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
* Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyJoining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.*Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: *provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children*
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📌 Youth Worker (Townsville)
🏢 UnitingCare Health
📍 Townsville