- SCHADS Award Level 6

- Part time (18 hours per week), fixed-term until 30 June 2028

- Great team culture

- Generous salary sacrifice benefits

About the role

YAC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Support Worker to join our new Sexual Violence Advocacy and Legal Service (SVALS), supporting young victim-survivors of sexual violence aged 10–17.

Working alongside the SVALS Lawyer, you will provide trauma-informed social support, safety planning, justice-system navigation, case coordination and referrals. You will also contribute to developing this new multidisciplinary service, ensuring young people receive accessible, coordinated and victim-survivor-centred support.

Key responsibilities

- Provide trauma-informed social support, safety planning and practical assistance to young people.

- Support young people to navigate justice processes and access appropriate services.

- Work collaboratively with the SVALS Lawyer to deliver integrated legal and social support.

- Undertake risk assessments, case coordination and referrals.

- Build partnerships and strengthen referral pathways with community and specialist services.

- Promote culturally safe, inclusive and accessible practice.

- Contribute to community education, service development and continuous improvement.

- Maintain professional, ethical and child-safe practice, including accurate records and mandatory reporting.

About you

- Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Behavioural Science or a related discipline.

- Minimum five years' relevant experience supporting children, young people and/or victim-survivors experiencing trauma, violence or complex needs.





- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, victim-survivor-centred practice, child development and the impacts of sexual violence.

- Experience in risk assessment, safety planning, case coordination and navigating complex service systems.

- Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

- Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and accessible practice, particularly with First Nations young people and those experiencing intersecting disadvantage.

- Eligibility for relevant professional membership, where applicable.

- Current Queensland Blue Card and unrestricted Class C driver's licence.

About us

At the Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC), we're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace.

For over 40 years, YAC has supported young people across Brisbane through services grounded in social justice and human rights. You'll join a friendly, collaborative team passionate about making a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse communities and LGBTIQ+ people.

For further details about the role and essential requirements, please refer to the full Position Description at www.yac.net.au/vacancies.

To apply

Please submit via SEEK:

Your current CV/resumé, including contact details for at least two recent or current referees.

A one-page response addressing the essential requirements outlined in the Position Description and summarising your relevant experience.

Applications close Monday 23rd November 2026.

📌 Social Support Worker – Sexual Violence Advocacy and Legal Service (SVALS) (South Brisbane)
🏢 Youth Advocacy Centre
📍 South Brisbane