In-Demand Peer support workers Jobs in Queensland

Youth Worker. Part-Time/Casual
Life Without Barriers —Gold Coast QLD
- $50.61 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
Support Coordinator / Psychosocial Recovery Coach (Entry-Level)
Flow Support —Springwood QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Case management
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
Peer Services Guide
Communify —Redcliffe QLD
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance program
12d
Peer Worker
Flourish Australia —Hervey Bay QLD
- $40.49 - $43.42 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Commuter assistance
- Annual leave
9d
Peer Mentor - Caboolture
HumanKapital —Queensland
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
Casual Disability Support Worker - North Briabane
Support Care Angels PTY LTD —Brisbane QLD
- $42.28 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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2d
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Empathy Community Services —Logan City QLD
- $31.76 - $70.00 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
Quick Apply
Direct Support Worker- Domestic Services
Star Community Services —Logan City QLD
- $27.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
- In-person
Quick Apply
2d
Youth Peer Worker - First Nations (Identified)
Anglicare Central Queensland —Emerald QLD
- $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
10d
Programs Officer - QLD
CanTeen AU —Brisbane QLD
- $80,009 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- First Aid Certification
- Time management
- Annual leave
Claims Consultant, REST
TAL —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
Workshop Facilitator
HumanKapital —Queensland
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
4d
Casual Paralegal - Insurance
CBP Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Social / Mental Health Worker
PLANZZ Australia —Redcliffe QLD
- $107,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
13d
Early Intervention Specialist
EACH —Ipswich QLD
- Up to $18,550 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
Quick Apply
EOI Occupational Therapists
BUSHkids —Maroochydore QLD
- From $90,930 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
General Labourer
WV Technologies Pty Ltd —Brisbane QLD
- $31.19 - $36.84 an hour
- Temporary
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR —Buddina QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Educator
EDGE EARLY LEARNING ADMINISTRATION —Zillmere QLD
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
- Education
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Quick Apply
EOI Speech Pathologists
BUSHkids —Maroochydore QLD
- From $90,930 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave

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Youth Worker. Part-Time/Casual

Life Without Barriers -
Gold Coast QLD

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Job Details

Part-time | Casual
$50.61 an hour

Benefits

Salary packaging

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Certificate IV
Experience working with children
Blue Card
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification

Full Job Description

Job no: 506327
Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: Gold Coast, Logan
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

Looking for a meaningful career with flexibility and purpose?

At Life Without Barriers (LWB), we’re proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation that values work-life balance, career progression, and real impact.

As a Youth Worker, you’ll be joining a passionate team supporting children and young people in out-of-home care - helping them to heal, grow, and thrive.

Why work with us?

Permanent Part-time (16 hours p/w) & Casual roles available
Starting Rate – Permanent $40.49, Casual $50.61 per hour per hour + 12% Super
Salary Packaging – Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
Flexible Shift Options – Residential shifts plus family-based placement shifts after school and on weekends, with some shifts typically 3–5 hours – ideal for students, parents, or those seeking additional work.
Genuine Career Pathways – Many of our Operations Managers and Practitioners began as Youth Workers.
Study-Friendly Shifts – Perfect for students wanting to apply theory in practice.
Make a Real Impact – Be part of a values-driven team improving lives.

About the Role

As a Youth Worker, you will provide safe, nurturing, and supportive care for children and young people in our residential settings. You’ll act as a positive role model and help young people develop essential life skills and build confidence.

To provide the best possible support to the children and young people in our care, it is important that our Youth Workers demonstrate strong flexibility, with the ability to work a variety of shifts - including days, evenings, weekends, overnights, and sleepovers.

Key Responsibilities

Build safe, trusting relationships with children and young people through active engagement.
Be a positive adult role model and encourage involvement in meaningful activities.
Promote positive relationships with family members, peers, and support networks.
Support family visits and connection where appropriate.
Empower young people to actively participate in decisions about their daily lives and activities.

Locations

Our Out of Home Care services support children and young people across the following Child Safety regions:

Logan
Gold Coast

Training and team meetings will be held at our below office locations:

Springwood or,
Robina

About You

To be considered for paid employment as a Youth Worker in Queensland, you must:

Have completed (or be actively working toward) a relevant qualification – minimum Certificate IV. Not sure if your qualification is eligible? Check: peakcare.org.au
Hold an Unrestricted Driver's Licence (essential)
Hold or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid & CPR certificate
Be committed to child safety, trauma-informed practice, and inclusion

Next Steps – What to Expect

If successful, here’s what the onboarding process looks like:

Interview – In person (one on one), Group Assessment Centre (local venue), or via Microsoft Teams

Reference Checks – Focused on working with children and young people

National Police Check – Paid for by LWB

Blue Card – Paid for by LWB

Hope & Healing Training – If successful we will set you up an account. Must be completed prior to commencement

Include your resume, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Joelene at [email protected] with the subject heading “YW – Logan/GC”. Please note that we do not accept applicants to this email address, they must be submitted online.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

About Life Without Barriers

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 ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 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 work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time

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