We are offering an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a team supporting young Tasmanians to feel safe, valued and hopeful about their future, as a Youth Housing Worker.

About Home Base

At Home Base, we walk alongside young Tasmanians as they navigate life’s challenges and the moments that shape what comes next.

Through prevention and early intervention programs we help them find safety, belonging and opportunities to thrive.

Our work is holistic, strengths-based and trauma-informed, supporting young people experiencing challenges such as family violence, housing instability, mental health struggles and social disadvantage.

Home Base is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff, volunteers and Board members are bound by the Home Base Code of Conduct and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

About the programs

Home Base provides 24-hour supported accommodation, at two facilities, for young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Colville Place supports young people aged 12-15 and Mara House supports young women aged 13-20. These services aim to assist young people to develop their current skills and abilities; to make connections within the community; to reunify with family; to obtain long term, sustainable housing; and to reach their full potential.

About the roles

We are looking for Part Time and Casual Youth Housing Workers to join our team.

About You

You care deeply about young people and believe in their capacity for change.





You will bring:

- Experience working with young people with high and complex needs and challenging behaviours, ideally in a residential setting

- A strong understanding of key issues pertaining to young people at risk of and experiencing homelessness, and social and economic disadvantage.

- Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice

- Skills in conflict resolution, counselling or mediation

- Experience supporting young people and/or families through therapeutic or case management work

- The ability to connect with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and quickly build positive, effective relationships with young people.

Why Join Us?

- Meaningful work that makes a real difference

- A supportive, passionate team

- Outstanding employee benefits including EAP, Salary Packaging, Health and Wellbeing initiatives and extra leave days.

How to Apply

Please send an email to ••••@homebasetas.org.au including

- A cover letter

- Your resume

The Position Description can be found on our website www.homebasetas.org.au/careers

Applications close Friday 13th November 2026.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you're passionate about supporting young people but don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you.

All children and young people have the right to feel safe, valued, and to participate. This is our commitment to the safety of children and young people.

📌 Youth Housing Workers (Hobart)
🏢 Home Base Tasmania
📍 Hobart