Group Worker – Youth First (Schools-Based) - Dubbo

About the Role

This is a part-time permanent opportunity (17.5 hours per week) based at Uniting’s Youth Services Hub on Alfred Street, Dubbo. The role will work across primary and secondary schools in Dubbo, delivering the Youth First early intervention group program.

• Flexibility is available to work any day each week during school hours. Availability to work the third Wednesday of each month is preferred, as this is the program’s team meeting, and collaboration day.
• Opportunity to work additional hours across the Youth Hub

The Group Worker supports children and young people by facilitating small group programs within school settings that promote emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-care, and positive behaviour change. Programs are delivered in safe, inclusive spaces that strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and protective factors, helping young people remain safe, connected, and engaged in school and community.

Youth First workers facilitate small groups per school term, focusing on building emotional awareness and supporting young people to navigate relationships with peers.

About you in the role

• You will be trained in a range of evidence-based programs
• Travel directly to schools to facilitate groups (1–2 periods)
• Complete brief note taking and data entry related to group engagement and client management
• Work flexibly between school sites, home, and the office for planning and documentation
• Attend monthly team meetings, supervision, and team-building activities (Wednesdays)
• Participate in both group and individual training and mentoring

About You

• Experience working with children and young people
• Confidence facilitating small groups
• Strong organisation and preparation skills
• Comfort with data entry and case notes
• Positive energy and the ability to build trust and rapport with young people
• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative approach

• NSW Working with Children Check and a Current Driver Licence

Even Better

• Experience facilitating group programs
• Previous experience working in schools
• Certificate IV or working towards a qualification in a relevant sector
• Confidence using case management systems

Why Work at Uniting?

• A career with purpose in a values-led, inclusive organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive supervision and strong team culture
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

next steps

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at asullivan@uniting.org using the subject line: Group Worker – Youth First (Schools-Based) - Dubbo enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0466801937

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by 11:55pm on the closing date.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.