Senior Youth Worker – Community Programs
- Permanent Part-Time (6-30 hours weekly)
- Based out of our Toowoomba office
About the Organisation
Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people as we work collaboratively with families, carers and communities to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on safety, respect and inclusion, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help pave a brighter future.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of over 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We also work alongside people experiencing homelessness, as well as refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Youth Worker to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people across a range of specialised community programs in the Toowoomba region.
This is a varied, community-based outreach role where no two days are the same. You will provide case management, mentoring, advocacy and practical support to empower young people to achieve greater independence, stability and positive life outcomes.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will report to the Program Manager and provide services across four specialised programs, each designed to support young people at different stages of their journey.
Thrive
A Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program which provides nationally recognised training, mentoring, and employment support to disadvantaged young people. The program helps participants build skills, gain qualifications, improve job readiness, and transition into employment, training, or further education.
Youth Housing and Reintegration Service (YHaRS)
YHaRS supports young people who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The program assists young people to access and sustain safe accommodation while supporting them to reconnect with education, employment, family and community, promoting long-term independence and stability.
Next Step Plus (NSP)
Next Step Plus supports young people transitioning from statutory care into adulthood. The program focuses on building independent living skills, strengthening support networks and assisting participants to access education, training and employment opportunities as they move towards independent living.
Extended Post Care Support (EPCS)
Extended Post Care Support provides ongoing practical assistance and tailored case management to young adults who have left care. The program supports participants to maintain stable housing, continue their education or employment pathways and access services that promote long-term wellbeing and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed case management across multiple community programs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people experiencing complex circumstances.
- Develop, implement and review individual support plans that reflect each young person's goals and aspirations.
- Support young people to achieve positive outcomes in housing, education, employment, wellbeing and independent living.
- Provide mentoring, advocacy and practical support to promote resilience and self-determination.
- Collaborate with families, carers, community organisations, employers, education providers and government agencies.
- Coordinate referrals and facilitate access to appropriate supports and services.
- Maintain accurate case notes, reporting and documentation in accordance with organisational and funding requirements.
- Participate in outreach activities and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Skills & Experience
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (or equivalent), or currently working towards.
- Demonstrated experience supporting vulnerable young people in one or more of the following areas:
- Youth services
- Homelessness
- Youth justice
- Out-of-home care or post-care services
- Employment services
- Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
- Mental health
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred practice.
- Experience working with young people presenting with complex needs.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational, documentation and time management skills.
- Current Australian Driver Licence.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant probity checks, including a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (where applicable).
What We Offer
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum plus Meal & Entertainment packaging.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive, values-led team environment.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people across the Toowoomba community.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter in one document by selecting Apply.
Candidates with disability who require adjustments to the recruitment process or require the application in an alternative format can visit www.lwb.org.au/careers/ to learn more about our commitment to access and inclusion and how to contact us directly.
For enquiries or to request adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact Joelene at [email protected] (Subject: Senior Youth Worker – Toowoomba).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 30 July 2026.
