Youth Worker

About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs or Remote Pools program, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

The Opportunity:

Working within the Palmerston Youth Centre. The Youth Worker is responsible for proactively engaging and supporting young people to participate in safe, engaging, and inclusive programs. The role ensures young people are effectively supervised, daily operational and administrative tasks are completed, all internal Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and Safeguarding requirements are completed and adherence to external, legislative reporting requirements are maintained. The Youth Worker plays a key role in the delivery of a safe environment for young people while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding requirements, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.

A youth worker within the Palmerston Youth Centre is also considered a member of the Youth and community services team and may be asked to support additional programs as directed by PYC Team leader & Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support your team and encourage participation in programs for young people. while actively contributing to a positive team environment and culture.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful and supportive relationships with young people. through role modelling, promote a safe and inclusive environment for all young people.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with your supervisor, team leader and manager, provide feedback on programs and youth engagement, child safety and WHS concerns.
• Complete all daily tasks as directed by supervisors, team leader and manager, help to maintain a clean, well-presented environment during daily programs.
• Uphold daily reporting requirements with support from supervisor's team leader and manager.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding the YNT's youth programs and objectives.

Benefits:

• Free access to the YNT's extensive recreational facilities such as Pools and Gyms.
• Staff discount at YNT Early Learning Centers and Outside School Hours care programs.
• Penalty rates applied to shifts worked in the evening, on weekends and public holidays.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and build your professional profile within a team consisting of highly experienced and qualified youth workers. Across a variety of fun and inclusive YCS programs that support pro-social inclusion

Qualifications and Experience

• Current NT driver’s license.
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or higher) and CPR.

Mandatory Requirements

Y NT, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. Y NT requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• Valid Working with Children Clearance.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with Y NT.

Further Information:

For a detailed position description please contact ***********@ynt.org.au

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Wednesday 6thSeptember 2026.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Y!

The Y Northern Territory reserves the right to fill this position prior to the advertised closing date.