Youth Worker - Student Wellbeing

About the role

Carinity Education Gladstone is seeking Youth Workers – Student Wellbeing to join its supportive team. This rewarding role involves working closely with students, teachers, families, and support services to promote student wellbeing, engagement, and success.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students, serving as a trusted mentor and role model
• Provide wellbeing and behavioral support within a trauma-informed and therapeutic framework
• Work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, families, and external agencies to support individual student needs and remove barriers to learning
• Facilitate student wellbeing activities, lunchtime programs, excursions, and community engagement opportunities
• Encourage positive participation, resilience, and personal growth
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reporting requirements
• Drive the school bus for student activities and transport (LR licence required or willingness to obtain)

Requirements

• You are a compassionate, resilient, and motivated professional passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential
• You bring empathy, positivity, and a strengths-based approach to your work, building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds, making them feel safe, respected, and supported
• You have a relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Youth Work, Teacher Aide studies, Education Support, or a related field
• You have experience supporting vulnerable, disengaged, or marginalised young people
• You understand trauma-informed practice and supporting pain-based behaviors
• You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and families
• You can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• You have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• You have a current driver’s licence (LR licence or willingness to obtain)
• You have a current Senior First Aid Certificate

Benefits

• We are part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organization committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted, and supported to reach their full potential
• We offer appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• We provide access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We are genuinely committed to balancing your work and personal life
• We offer ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• We have a supportive, values-driven culture where your contribution is recognised
• We give you a legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

About Our School

Carinity Education Gladstone is an independent secondary school for students in Years 7-12 who have experienced challenges within mainstream education settings. Our school provides a structured yet flexible learning environment that supports students to re-engage with education, develop confidence, and achieve positive life outcomes. We are committed to equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to build successful futures.

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Note: Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.