About the role

Our proven model provides a continuum of support for job seekers aged 15-30. BLOOM approach builds trust and sets expectations; our suite of assessments provide insight allowing targeted interventions. As a Caseworker, you will work one-on-one with individuals to overcome barriers and develop their capacity. We will provide the training and support so you can successfully work with individuals, develop their skills, and identify employment opportunities and career paths.

Key responsibilities

- Conducting one-on-one coaching. This person centred approach recognises a young person's existing skills, defining them by their future aspiration.

- Co-designing a young person's career roadmap, agreeing on goals and timeframes to develop skills and gain meaningful employment.

- Building relationships with community organisations and local stakeholders.

- Engaging local employers to understand their needs.

- Placing appropriately trained young people into known or advertised positions.

- Using established employer networks to promote transferable & recently gained skillsets.

About you

- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural customs, and protocols, and the diversity of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

- Experience and confidence in delivering mentoring, coaching and modelling of culturally sensitive practice to team members.





- Experience in establishing and maintaining positive and team-oriented relationships with partner organisations and other stakeholders.

- Show empathy, non-judgement and respect

- Have passion or experience in working with young people from a variety of different backgrounds.

- Be a results driven and motivated individual with a understanding of initiative – experience in training and employment.

- Possess excellent administration and time management skills.

- Confidently support and guide others when required

- Professionally engage with employers, stakeholders and team members

Benefits

- Friendly and supportive team environment.

- In-depth training and ongoing professional development.

- Competitive salary and salary sacrifice for superannuation.

About us

The Building Opportunities for Our Mob (BLOOM) Project is a comprehensive initiative to provide support with education, employment and industry, and facilitate training and skills development for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Our Indigenous team at Youth Express will deliver The BLOOM Project in the Lower and Upper Hunter, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens Regions of NSW and deliver intensive case management, wraparound supports and activities that build the capacity of participants and support local communities.

📌 Case Worker - Identified Role (Maitland)
🏢 Youth Express
📍 Maitland