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Outreach Worker – Port Augusta Youth Safe Transport Service (PAYSTS)
Casual | Port Augusta, SA SCHADS Award – Social & Community Services Level 4
Shifts will include late‑evening and nights including:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 6:00pm – 2:30am
About the role
Looking for a job that means something? Want to work with young people and help create real change in your community.
The Salvation Army Youth Services is where passion meets purpose. We’re a national team creating powerful programs that support young Aussies to thrive – from housing and education to driver training, AOD support, and youth justice programs. Our mission is to give young people the tools and opportunities they need to shape their own futures.
We’re on the lookout for a proactive, compassionate, and motivated Outreach Worker to join our Port Augusta crew. This casual part‑time role reports to the Team Leader and forms part of the Port Augusta Youth Safe Transport Service (PAYSTS), providing late‑night outreach, safe transport, and mentoring to young people aged 5–18 who may be at risk or in unsafe situations.
This position consists of late‑evening and night shifts you may be allocated to work:
How you will make an impact
Connect with at‑risk Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal young people and provide a safe, supportive presence
Provide safe transport to homes, services, or places of safety
Build genuine, respectful relationships that empower young people to make their own choices
Support young people to access services and advocate on their behalf
Mentor young people by guiding, listening, and supporting them through challenges
Work within the Youth Services Model of Care to support positive outcomes
Continually assess risk, safety, and wellbeing
Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reports
Support group activities that build life skills and community connection
Build strong relationships with local community stakeholders
What you will bring
Current Driver’s Licence
Current Employee Working with Children's Check
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Through Their Eyes (Reporting Abuse and Neglect)
Experience in community services, youth work, or similar fields is highly desired
What we offer
As a registered NFP, we offer eligible employee’s meaningful benefits, including:
NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free) and Entertainment Benefit ($2,650 tax free)
Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members
A deeply rewarding role where you can positively influence and support the development of young people’s lives
How to apply
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in the Port Augusta community, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the Outreach Worker role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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