Education Youth Worker - New Hobart Campus
Posted: 28/10/2026
Closing Date: 27/11/2026
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Hobart
Job Category: The BUSY School
Help Young People Reconnect, Thrive and Succeed.
The BUSY School is preparing to open its new Hobart in January ****, creating an exciting opportunity for passionate Education Youth Workers to join our foundation teams.
This is more than a support role.
It's an opportunity to build trusted relationships with young people, help them overcome barriers to engagement, and support them to achieve success in education, employment and life.
As part of a new campus team, you'll help shape a positive culture and create meaningful outcomes for students from day one.
About The BUSY School
The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.
We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and Recent Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:
Individualised education and wellbeing support
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Real-world work experience opportunities
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Career pathway planning and employment connections
Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.
About this Opportunity
As an Education Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students to engage, attend and succeed at school.
Working closely with teachers, wellbeing staff, families and external service providers,



you will provide individualised case management and coordinate support services that address barriers to education and wellbeing.
You will build positive relationships with students, monitor attendance and engagement, implement support strategies and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.
Key Focus Areas
Case manage students experiencing barriers to education, wellbeing and engagement
Develop, implement and review case plans and support strategies
Collaborate with families, teachers, support staff and external agencies to coordinate services
Monitor attendance and implement strategies to support improved engagement and participation
Assist with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour and safety plans
Support students through critical incidents and wellbeing concerns
Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students
Assist students with educational adjustments and classroom participation
Support enrolment, orientation and transition processes
Maintain accurate records, case notes and student information
Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment aligned with child safety principles
Why Join The BUSY School?
Be part of a foundation team establishing a new campus and culture
Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
Build strong community and support service partnerships
Access salary packaging and employee benefits
Join a purpose-driven organisation focused on education, employment and opportunity
Be part of a growing national school network
Desired Skills and Experience
About You




You are passionate about supporting young people and believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face.
You bring empathy, resilience and strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for students and families.
To be successful, you will have:
Experience working with disengaged, vulnerable or at-risk young people
Well-developed case management and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of youth services and support networks, or the ability to quickly develop these connections
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Effective problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
A relevant qualification (Certificate III or higher in a related field is desirable)
Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) relevant for the jurisdiction
Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Current driver's licence
Next steps...
If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, reconnect with education and create positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Help shape a new campus, support students to thrive, and create life-changing opportunities for young people.
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement.
The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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📌 Education Youth Worker - New Hobart Campus
🏢 The BUSY Group
📍 Hobart