Youth Worker (Group Work)
- Applications close by COB Monday, 16 November 2026
- Fixed Term
- Part-Time (45.6hours per fortnight)
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About the position
The Outreach Recreation Worker, reporting to the Team Leader, will be responsible for the day to day running of the program including supporting young people into the program, working with them to get the most out of the recreation, adventure, cultural, artistic community-based events and activities, whilst supporting identified pathways for them to strengthen their engagement with services and their community.
Key Selection Criteria
1. Experience in working with complex and vulnerable young people experiencing problematic substance use.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the principals and practice of harm minimisation-oriented treatment 3. and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment.
3. Experience in supporting recreation/adventure-based group activities in a therapeutic and safe manner.
4. Experience in developing linkages and connections with external community activities and programs.
5. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including assessment, casework, care planning, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach-based service delivery.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
Why work with us?
- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please Note:
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact, Sarah Dobbie, Community Manager AOD, on 0487562368 regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach), Recruitment Ref. Number – 086_2026.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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