Help young people find safety, stability, and a future they can believe in.Ìý
We are looking for passionate, relationship-focused Youth and Family Workers to join our team supporting young people experiencing homelessness and complex life challenges in our Ruby’s programme.Ìý
Ruby’s supports young people aged 12–17 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family conflict or relationship breakdowns. The service works with both young people and their parents or caregivers to improve relationships, strengthen communication, and support safe reunification whereÌýappropriate.Ìý
This isÌýan opportunity to walk alongside young people as they build independence, reconnect with community, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.Ìý
What You’ll be DoingÌý
- Supporting young people to access safe, stable housingÌý
- Building trusted relationships that promote empowerment and self-determinationÌý
- BeÌýapartÌýof a team that delivers therapeutic interventions, crisis support, counselling, and case managementÌýÌý
- Advocating for young people’s rights, needs, education, employment, and wellbeingÌý
- Supporting independent living skills and healthy routinesÌý
- Creating opportunities for social inclusion and community connectionÌý
- Working collaboratively with families, services, schools, and external stakeholdersÌý
- MaintainingÌýaccurateÌýcase notes, reports, and risk documentationÌý
- Contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive team cultureÌý
About YouÌý
You are someone who:Ìý
- Leads with empathy, professionalism, and authenticityÌý
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or the equivalent / Diploma of Youth Work.ÌýÌý
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth and families in a community-based setting.Ìý
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.ÌýÌý
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.ÌýÌý
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate (St Johns Ambulance or approved equivalent) must be obtained beforeÌýcommencingÌýemployment.ÌýÌý
Why Join Us?Ìý
- SCHADS Schedule CÌýPaypointÌýand Level – C1.1-C1.4 $48.31 – $51.81Ìý
- EAP Service with Wellness resourcesÌý
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900Ìý
Other InformationÌý
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Monday 15th June 2026. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.Ìý
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.ÌýÌý
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and areÌýpermittedÌýto work and remain in Australia with no limitations.Ìý
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that weÌýmaintainÌýa diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability,ÌýreligionÌýor cultural background.Ìý
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.ÌýÌý
