Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, established in Newcastle in 1997. We are the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of Permanency Support Program (PSP) Out of Home Care (OOHC) services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Region and Port Stephens. Wandiyali also delivers a range of Family Preservation Programs and community support services, working in partnership with children, young people and families to achieve safe, culturally strong and sustainable outcomes.
The Opportunity
The ITC Youth Worker is responsible for providing day-to-day care and support to children and young people in Intensive Therapeutic Care settings. The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and development. The ITC Youth Worker collaborates with the care team to implement therapeutic care plans and activities, ensuring the emotional, physical, and social well-being of children and young people.
The PSP ITC Youth Worker has the following key accountabilities:
- Direct Care and Support
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Competence
- Crisis Management
- Collaboration and Communication
- Professional Development
Rosters
Wandiyali is currently looking for part-time and casual Youth Workers.
Our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) program operates 24/7, including public holidays, to ensure consistent support for young people in our care.
Please note, we work on a sliding 4-days on, 4-days off roster over an 8-week cycle. The roster includes sleepover shifts and weekend work as part of the regular schedule. (This includes public holidays)
The Benefits
As a Wandiyali PSP ITC Youth Worker, you benefit from additional career development support, including,
- 12 weeks induction.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
You will also have the option to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
- Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.
How to apply
Successful applicants will be invited to a Teams Interview.
Please note a current WWCC, National Police Check (completed in the last 12 months), First Aid certificate including CPR, and a current Driver's License (P2 or above) is required prior to the successful applicant's start date.
For this position, please attach:
- A current resume
- A cover letter introducing yourself, and the below;
- A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Organisation.
- Identify as Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander or Culturally confident and able to demonstrate their knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.
- Qualifications: A Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or a related field (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe), additionally a current First Aid and CPR certification, valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex trauma, behavioural concerns, or in Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings.
- Strong skills in managing challenging behaviours and experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed practices is highly desirable.
Closing date: Wednesday 28 July 2026
Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated date, if a suitable applicant is found.
For further information please contact;
Talana Kilroy
[email protected]
49575900
An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
