Are you passionate about supporting young men aged 13-20?
Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a permanent, part-time Crisis Accommodation Worker - Youthcare based in Moonah.
This role operates on a monthly roster of 14 shifts (total of 112.5 hours per month). Permanent shifts will remain the same each month and include a mix of day shifts, afternoon shifts including sleepover shifts, on both weekdays and weekends.
About the Role:
This role is to provide client focused crisis accommodation to young people in collaboration with the Coordinator - Youth 2 Independence & Youthcare and to develop a young person's independence and self-sufficiency.
To be successful you will have:
- Knowledge and experience with issues pertaining to youth homelessness and an understanding of the social and political context in which they occur.
- Understanding of the concepts of social justice, social change and empowerment, and their application to practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of case management principles, and their application to practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role and its implications in relation to duty of care, legal issues and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, including the Working Together Protocols.
- Ability to contribute to a professional team environment including participation in team debriefing, program planning activities, and a variety of other team based consultative processes.
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to conduct interviews and assessments, crisis intervention, provide advocacy, counselling, problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution as required.
- Understanding of the concept of advocacy and its application to practice.
- Knowledge and ability to effectively utilise the regional network of community support services and resources available to Youth Care clients.
- Time management and organisational skills with the ability to effectively set priorities and maintain confidentiality
What we offer you:
- Above Award rates from $48.55 - $50.88 per hour (permanent rate)
- professional development opportunities
- a friendly and supportive work environment
For further information about this position please contact Rebekka Gale, State Manager - Youth Accommodation Services on 0491 216 *** or ********@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- present a Probity or Schedule 1 National Police Check;
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare-assessed medical:
- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver's Licence.
On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/
This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY, 25th November 2026 at 6.00pm
If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply' link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.
Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work workplace where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.