Salary: up to $47 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Life Skills Worker | Homelessness Service | Townsville Employment Term: Maximum Term, Part-Time until 30 June 2027 Location: Townsville Remuneration: $46.70 per hour + Super + NFP Salary PackagingMake a meaningful difference with UnitingCare QueenslandAt UnitingCare, we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our Family and Disability Services team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a Life Skills Worker, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make everyday easier for the young people we support. Let's make a meaningful difference, together.Your part in our UnitingCare teamIn this role, you will support young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or complex circumstances, to develop the practical, personal, social and emotional skills needed to live independently and achieve their goals. Working within a strengths-based, trauma-informed and person-centred framework, you will facilitate engaging life skills activities that build confidence, resilience and community connection. You will work collaboratively with Case Workers to ensure activities align with individual case plans and support goals across areas such as:Food preparation, nutrition and meal planningBudgeting and daily money managementHousehold management and tenancy responsibilitiesTime management and establishing healthy routinesCommunity participation and social connectionEmployment readiness, resume development and interview preparationAccessing housing, health, transport and social support servicesYou will also contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment while maintaining professional boundaries, managing risk appropriately and accurately documenting client progress.Due to the inherent requirements of this program's service delivery, we require female representation in this role. As such, we are currently seeking a Female Youth Worker. Being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).What makes a difference for us?We're looking for someone who can:Build positive, respectful relationships with young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or complex circumstancesDevelop and facilitate engaging, inclusive and practical life skills activitiesWork collaboratively with Case Workers so activities complement individual case plan goalsCommunicate effectively, manage challenging situations,



and use de-escalation and conflict resolution skillsIdentify and respond appropriately to risk while maintaining qualified boundaries and confidentialityBring a practical, flexible and positive approach to working within a busy residential serviceTo be successful in this role, you will have:A relevant qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Services or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experienceCurrent Queensland Driver LicenceCurrent Blue Card (Working with Children Check)Current First Aid and CPR certificationDemonstrated experience supporting young people with complex needs and diverse backgroundsStrong interpersonal, planning and administrative skillsHighly regarded: Experience in food preparation, food safety or small‑scale cateringKnowledge of strengths‑based, trauma‑informed and person‑centred practiceExperience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary or case management environmentWhat makes a difference for you?Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersJoining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital,



and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyprovide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here.At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Life Skills Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Family and Disability Services
📍 Sydney