Youth Worker | Makuminya-nanya

Location: Nipaluna/Hobart

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part time (up to 72.5 hours per fortnight)

Classification: Level 4-6 | Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2025

Looking for work that genuinely makes a difference? Join the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) and help Aboriginal children and young people strengthen connection, stability and wellbeing.

Why Work at TAC?

- Starting salary of $79,700 pa
- 16% superannuation
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Work within an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation where Culture, Community and Country are at the heart of everything we do
- Be part of a supportive, culturally safe team

About This Role

As a Youth Worker with our Makuminya-nanya team, you'll work directly alongside Aboriginal children and young people who are at risk of or involved in the youth justice system, providing consistent, culturally safe and relationship-based support to strengthen connection, stability and wellbeing and reduce contact with the youth justice system. Based in Nipaluna/Hobart, you'll work closely with Nukara, other TAC programs, families, Community and external services as part of TAC's Tirrina approach.

Key Responsibilities

- Work directly with Aboriginal children, young people and families through outreach, mentoring, advocacy and practical support
- Build trusted and consistent relationships with children, young people, families and Community
- Support engagement with family, culture, Community, education, training, employment and relevant services




- Work alongside young people and families to develop and implement Youth Support Plans, safety plans and agreed actions
- Support young people and families to understand and navigate youth justice processes
- Advocate alongside young people and families and work collaboratively with TAC programs and external services
- Complete accurate case notes, support plans and other required documentation

About You To be successful in this role you will have:

- A strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, Community and culturally safe practice
- Experience working with children and young people experiencing vulnerability, disengagement or complex circumstances
- The ability to engage children, young people and families and build positive and respectful relationships
- Sound judgement and the ability to respond appropriately to changing needs, risk and crisis
- The ability to work collaboratively with services and advocate for children, young people and families
- Strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A relevant qualification in youth work or community services, or experience in youth justice or child and family services, is desirable

Requirements

- Current Driver's Licence
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Current National Police Check

How to Apply

Email [email protected] for a Position Description and Application Form.

Email your completed Application Form, Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Applications close Thursday 19th November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We take child and youth safety seriously.

📌 Youth Worker (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Aboriginal
📍 Hobart