Youth Worker | Makuminya-nanya

Location: Launceston

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 Launceston, 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
- Solid 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 *****@tacinc.com.au for a Position Description and Application Form.

Email your completed Application Form, Cover Letter and CV to *****@tacinc.com.au

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 (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Aboriginal
📍 Launceston