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Life Without Barriers —Darling Downs WA
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Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders). Permanent Part Time

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Job no: 506827
Employment type: Part Time
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

Be part of Life Without Barriers newly launched Youth Housing service in Queensland
Work in a supportive environment focused on positive outcomes for young people
Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Role: Youth Worker

Location: Southern Downs Region (Warwick, Stanthorpe and surrounds)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

As a Youth Worker in our Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders service, you will support young people to build safety, stability and independence. Working in home and community settings, you will assist with daily routines, practical tasks, behaviour support and life skills while providing consistent guidance and encouragement.

You will build strong, trusting relationships and respond in a trauma informed way, helping young people stay engaged in housing, education, health and community supports that promote long term stability and positive outcomes.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, providing consistent support and engagement
Assist young people to access and maintain safe and stable accommodation
Provide day to day support including routines, transport, and practical assistance to build stability and independence
Develop independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, personal care and household responsibilities
Encourage participation in education, employment and community supports that strengthen long term stability and connection
Work as part of a team to provide trauma informed support, respond to behaviour appropriately and complete required documentation in line with plans and procedures

Skills & Experience

Hold, or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar qualification
Experience supporting young people, ideally those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Ability to support young people with daily routines and skill development, responding to behaviour using observation, problem solving and de-escalation strategies
Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice, attachment and child development and their impact on behaviour and engagement
Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to consistently follow care plans, policies and therapeutic frameworks
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certificate/s
Queensland Driver’s Licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Joelene via [email protected]

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.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2026

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: 29 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time

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