Youth Worker - Yarrabilba State School

Yarrabilba State School is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Youth Workers, with two exciting positions currently available.

As the Youth Worker your role will be to liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems. By being able to build positive relationships and providing targeted support, you will help students engage effectively with school and achieve improved wellbeing and learning outcomes.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive in our school setting, apply now to make a meaningful difference the students at Yarrabilba State School.

About our School:

Yarrabilba State School is a modern Prep to Year 6 school located in the rapidly growing master-planned community of Yarrabilba, between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Since opening in 2018, the school has grown alongside the community and is committed to its motto, "Together believing - Together achieving," fostering strong partnerships with families to support every student's success. Students benefit from contemporary, purpose-built facilities, including innovation spaces for robotics and science, dedicated music rooms, a resource centre with a green screen studio, and flexible learning environments designed to prepare them as 21st-century learners.

About the Role:

As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.

The Youth Worker reports to the Principal or delegated officer.

Two Temporary Full Time positions available, until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Responsibilities:

• Support student wellbeing, engagement, and attendance.
• Build positive partnerships with students, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Identify and support students at risk of disengagement.
• Implement intervention strategies, including home visits and wellbeing programs.
• Maintain accurate records and provide advice to school leadership.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school culture.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees. (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.