At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives. Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around Role: Youth Advocate – Bail Support Program Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location/s: Launceston The Bail Support Program provides intensive and community-based support, helping young people meet their bail conditions, stay connected to family, culture, education and community, and address the issues that may be contributing to offending. As a Youth Advocate supporting this program, you will build trusted relationships with young people aged 10–17 years who are leaving detention, helping them successfully transition back to their families, communities and everyday lives. This will be an outreach-focused role, working with young people in their homes and communities rather than expecting them to engage through an office-based service. As such, the ability to work flexibly, outside of traditional business hours will be required from time to time. A Tool of Trade vehicle with a fuel card will be provided. The ability to connect with young people, show up consistently,



see their strengths and work alongside them to create genuine opportunities for change will be critical to your success in this role. Role

requirements:
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with a willingness to complete further training. Lived experience and cultural knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting young people through coaching, mentoring, role modelling and goal setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with young people, families and a range of stakeholders.
• A versatile approach and willingness to travel to provide outreach support.
• A commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).
• A current Driver Licence.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate. Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and TAS Working with Vulnerable People Check.

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna via [email protected] Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 15 November

📌 Youth Advocate, Permanent Full Time (Launceston)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Launceston