Youth Worker

About Us: Miya Services is dedicated to empowering young people through cultural engagement and community development. We believe in the strength of diversity and the importance of providing youth with the tools to express themselves, connect with their heritage, and foster a sense of belonging.

Position Overview: We are seeking passionate and dedicated Youth Workers to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with young people from various backgrounds, helping them explore and celebrate their cultural identities while fostering personal growth, social skills, and community involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement culturally relevant programs and activities for youth.
- Facilitate workshops, discussions, and events that encourage cultural expression and awareness.
- Build trusting relationships with young people, providing mentorship and support.
- Collaborate with community organisations, schools, and families to promote youth engagement.
- Advocate for youth needs and interests within the community.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.

Qualifications:

- Experience working with youth in a cultural or community setting.
- Strong understanding of cultural diversity and youth development principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creative and resourceful approach to program development.
- Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and family intervention.
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- Working With Children’s (Paid Blue Card)
- Full and clean Australian Drivers Licence
- Must be Local to Townsville

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.




- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Very competitive hourly wage

Join us in empowering the next generation to embrace their cultural identities and make positive contributions to their communities!

About the Role

You will provide support within our established and brand-new residential homes, helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for young people with complex needs.

As a Youth Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting young people to overcome challenges, build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. Working alongside a passionate and supportive team, you’ll help create a place where young people feel connected, empowered, and able to thrive.

Why Join MANAWISE?

- Permanent employment with consistent hours
- Join a well-known organisation with a strong culture and community focus
- Work alongside a supportive, values-driven team
- Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Grow your career as MANAWISE continues to expand across Queensland
- Make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of young people

About MANAWISE

MANAWISE is committed to working together to create connected, caring, and thriving communities. We are a youth-focused service provider delivering quality care to vulnerable children and young people.

Built on cultural principles of connection, care, and kindness, our services focus on creating a genuine sense of belonging for both the young people we support and the teams who support them. Through strong relationships, community connection, and evidence-informed practice, we strive to empower young people to reach their full potential.

As we continue to grow across Queensland, we remain committed to maintaining the culture and values that make MANAWISE a excellent place to work, learn, and make a difference.

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📌 Townsville Residential Youth Worker - Build Impact
🏢 MANAWISE Group
📍 Townsville