Make a difference where it matters most.

For over 33 years, Project Youth has been supporting young people who are homeless or facing disadvantage across South Eastern Sydney. We believe every young person deserves safety, stability, and the prospect to thrive — and we're looking for a passionate, experienced Youth Support Worker to join our team.

We actively encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for two permanent part-time roles in our youth crisis accommodation program, housing young people aged 14-19 who are experiencing homelessness. These roles operate on a fixed roster of inactive sleepovers, with one role attending weekly Team Meetings on Thursdays. These roles are paid at a SCHADS Crisis Accommodation Level 2 and are supervised by the relevant Lead Youth Worker.

This role provides safe, consistent, and trauma-informed support to young people aged 14–19 living in our youth refuges. You'll work collaboratively with young people, their significant relationships, and external services to build the practical and emotional skills needed for greater independence — ensuring their experience of homelessness is brief and not repeated.

Each day brings something different. You might be conducting a trauma-informed assessment and developing a support plan, responding to a crisis with calm and care, or helping a young person learn practical life skills like budgeting or cooking. You'll advocate across systems to connect young people with education, employment, and housing opportunities, while collaborating with schools, families, and community services to strengthen wraparound support. Throughout it all, you'll create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that promotes stability, wellbeing, and hope for the future.

Key Responsibilities

· Build positive,



professional relationships with young people in the refuge.

· Support daily living routines and promote a stable, respectful shared environment.

· Respond appropriately to crises, ensuring safety and wellbeing.

· Conduct trauma-informed assessments and develop individual support plans.

· Support young people to access education, employment, and sustainable housing.

· Provide guidance in life skills, wellbeing, and tenancy management.

· Maintain accurate records, case notes, and reports.

· Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver wraparound support.

· Contribute to a reflective, trauma-informed, and learning-oriented team culture.

About You

You're an empathetic, reliable professional who values empowerment, equity, and collaboration. You bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, and you're confident working both independently and as part of a team.

You'll bring:

· Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Sciences or similar.

· Experience supporting young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences of trauma.

· Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

· Skills in assessment, goal planning, and outcomes-focused support.

· Ability to engage and build professional relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries and responding effectively to crisis situations.

· Strong written and verbal communication, including digital documentation.

· Current Driver's Licence and own vehicle.

· Working With Children Check, National Police Check, and First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Apply NOW!

The Position Description and the shift specifics of the roster for these roles can be provided upon request.

To apply please send an application which addresses the selection criteria and key responsibilities outlined within the role description to ••••@projectyouth.org.au with your CV by COB Friday 27th of November.

Please note, that applications which do not address the criteria will not be accepted and that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

📌 Youth Support Worker (Sutherland)
🏢 Project youth
📍 Sutherland