Youth Engagement Worker

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

• Part-time (0.5 FTE) with a regular roster including weekday afternoon shifts until 7pm
• Monday, Tuesday and a fortnightly rotation between Friday and Saturday
• Max-term contract ending June 2028
• Based in Doncaster on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples
• $46.70 - $51.26 per hour + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Help young people feel connected, supported and empowered

Join Each's Child, Youth and Family Wellbeing Directorate and play a meaningful role in supporting young people to navigate life's challenges, build confidence and strengthen their connection to community.

As part of the Manningham Youth Services team, you'll help create welcoming and inclusive spaces where young people can access support, participate in programs, develop positive relationships and connect with services that meet their needs. Working from the Manningham Youth Hub and across the community, you'll help deliver programs and experiences that make a genuine difference in the lives of local young people.

Your role, your impact

As a Youth Engagement Worker, you'll help create safe, supportive and engaging opportunities for young people to connect, learn and thrive. Through relationship-building, program delivery and community engagement, you'll support young people to access meaningful activities and the services they need to reach their goals.

• Welcome and engage young people accessing the Manningham Youth Hub, creating a safe and inclusive environment
• Deliver and co-facilitate programs and activities that respond to the emerging needs and interests of young people
• Build strong relationships with young people and support them to navigate education, employment, identity, family and social challenges
• Connect young people to appropriate services, supports and referral pathways within the local community
• Collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to strengthen service partnerships and program outcomes
• Support intake, enquiries, referrals and data collection to ensure effective service delivery
• Contribute specialist knowledge and projects across focus areas such as LGBTIQA+, First Nations, schools and education, alcohol and other drugs, community programs and networking
• Participate in team planning, problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
• Work flexibly across occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of young people and the community

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and creating positive opportunities for connection, growth and wellbeing.

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Diploma of Youth Work, Bachelor of Youth Work, or qualification in a closely related discipline such as Social Work or Community Services
• Experience working with young people or transferable experience from community-based, wellbeing or support services
• Understanding of the challenges and experiences young people may face, including education, employment, family, identity and social pressures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with young people, families and community stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital systems
• Willingness to work flexibly, including some evening and weekend shifts
• Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Criminal History Check (or ability to obtain)

What will make you stand out?

• Experience facilitating youth programs, events or group activities
• Knowledge of local youth services and referral pathways
• Experience working with diverse communities, including LGBTIQA+ young people, First Nations young people and young people experiencing complex challenges
• Understanding of community development and youth engagement approaches

What's in it for you

At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide.

See more Each benefits under the 'Work with us' tab on our website.

To view the full Position Description, click here or see attached below.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact Amy Marshall (Team Leader - Youth Support Services) via Amy.Marshall@each.com.au using the subject line: Youth Engagement Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We're committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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