Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia A$58.38 - A$59.9

Casual Temporary Associate

Description

Youth Worker – Residential Care & Emergency Placements

Location:Mt Isa, QLD

Award:Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award [MA000100]

Classification:Crisis Accommodation Casual – Level 2, Pay Point 1- 2

Employment Type:Casual

We are growing our Mt Isa team and have several Youth Worker opportunities available.

Pay/Remuneration

Salary:$58.38 – $59.90 per hour (SCHADS Crisis Award, Level 2.1–2.2) plus superannuation, with sleepover shifts attracting a sleepover allowance as per the SCHADS Award.

FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) Information

- Roster:1 week on, 1 week off
- Option to extend to up to 3 weeks on, where operational requirements allow
- Accommodation provided
- Transport from accommodation to the work site provided
- Travel meal allowance provided

Who We're Looking For

This role suits an experienced Youth Worker who is ready to hit the ground running. You will bring:

- At least 12 months' experience working with youth
- Experience working with high-risk clients
- Experience within the residential care sector
- An understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support frameworks
- Exposure to child safety principles and practice
- Confidence navigating Microsoft 365 and CTARS software

If you're early in your career but have transferable experience, for example, a relevant qualification combined with hands-on experience from another industry, we'd still love to hear from you.

The Role & What It Requires

Confidence is key. This role requires you to make quick decisions, hold boundaries and stay grounded when things get intense. We need someone who trusts their own judgement and isn't afraid to lead in the moment.

This is a residential care role based in Mt Isa,



working within a structured roster to provide consistent support to young people in care.

Qualities required:

- Genuine passion for supporting young people, paired with optimism and motivation
- Strong organisational skills, with close attention to detail and due diligence
- Clear, transparent communication that puts the young person's needs first
- A willingness to learn and adapt to each young person's circumstances
- Resilience and a level head under pressure
- Perseverance and a non-judgemental approach to every young person in care

Day-to-day responsibilities:

- Meeting the daily needs of young people in care while maintaining a clean and secure environment
- Following structured schedules and routines that give young people consistency and stability
- Supporting each young person's individual goals in collaboration with the wider team
- Completing administrative tasks, including shift logs, incident reports and medication documentation via CTARS
- Working a range of rostered shifts, including mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays

Mandatory Requirements

LBIC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous screening.

- Proof of permanent residency (passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate) or a valid visa, if applicable
- An active Working with Children (Blue Card), with no negative notice
- Current QLD Open Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
- A National Police Check issued within the last 3 months
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or a similar qualification (completed or currently enrolled)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Capacity to work well both independently and as part of a

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