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Youth WorkerMission Australia · Illawarra, NSW, Australia
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Youth Worker

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-09 Illawarra, NSW, Australia Permanent Hybrid General
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,900–A$6,500/mo

About the Company

Permanent Part Time and three-month contracts available Weekdays Afternoons Night Shifts Weekends 37.08 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Penalty Rates Location: Robertson NSW 2577 Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all. Your Opportunity Supporting young people through recovery takes patience, resilience and genuine care. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, we would love to hear from you. Triple Care Farm Robertson is a leading residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) withdrawal and rehabilitation service located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Supporting young people aged 16 to 24 years, our program provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment where participants can focus on recovery, strengthen their wellbeing and develop the skills needed to thrive. Part-Time Opportunities Available We are currently seeking compassionate and motivated Residential Youth Workers to join our team in the following opportunities: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months

Requirements

  • ● Relevant qualification and/or experience working with young people in a community, residential or human services setting.
  • ● Knowledge of youth mental health, alcohol and other drug recovery, trauma-informed practice and participant-centred support.
  • ● Understanding of the unique support needs of young people undertaking alcohol and other drug withdrawal and rehabilitation.
  • ● Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • ● Understanding of adolescent mental health issues, duty of care and safeguarding responsibilities.
  • ● Current NSW Driver Licence.
  • ● Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
  • ● Your benefits
  • ● To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
  • ● Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
  • ● Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
  • ● Free external, confidential counselling
  • ● Volunteering opportunities
  • ● Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • ● Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
  • ● Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
  • ● We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
  • ● We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
  • ● If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected]
  • ● We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]