At a Glance
- Tasks: Support disengaged youth in reconnecting with education and achieving their goals.
- Company: The BUSY School, a not-for-profit focused on empowering young people.
- Benefits: Above-award salary, professional development, and flexible working aligned with school terms.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them create brighter futures.
- Qualifications: Experience with at-risk youth and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 69000 $ per year.
The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services. The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, offering an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland. Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team supports the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increase their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.
Our focus is centred on re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon graduation from Year 12.
About the Role
Based at our Cairns Campus, you will provide case management and wellbeing support to vulnerable and disengaged young people. You'll work closely with students, families, school staff, and community service providers to deliver coordinated support that promotes attendance, engagement and student success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Case managing at-risk and disengaged students from assessment through to review.
- Developing and monitoring case plans, student support plans and wellbeing goals.
- Coordinating support services with families, teachers and external providers.
- Monitoring attendance and implementing intervention strategies to support students in maintaining minimum 85% attendance.
- Providing classroom, individual and small-group support for students.
- Supporting student wellbeing through crisis intervention and referral pathways.
Why Join The BUSY School?
- Permanent full-time role (38 hours per week)
- Enjoy a 40-week working year aligned to school terms
- Above-award salary circa $65,000 - $69,000 + 12.5% super
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal entertainment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Fitness Passport, paid parental leave and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with Sonder
- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact in young people's lives
About you
You are passionate about supporting young people and have experience working with vulnerable, at-risk or disengaged youth. You build strong relationships, communicate with confidence and can work collaboratively to achieve positive student outcomes. You will bring:
- Experience working with at-risk and/or disengaged young people.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work with diverse groups including students, families, employers and service providers.
- Knowledge and experience in working with youth in a vocational education pathway (not essential).
- Excellent communicator and problem solver with the ability to seek out, influence and secure opportunities.
- A relevant qualification (Certificate III or higher desirable).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Blue Card and National Police Check.
Next steps...
We are recruiting for this role immediately and encourage early applications. This advertisement will remain open until a successful appointment has been made. The BUSY Group prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Education Youth Worker employer: Busy At Work
At BUSY At Work, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people by providing access to skills, education, and employment opportunities. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and community engagement, allowing you to build strong relationships while enjoying generous benefits like additional paid leave, a dedicated training budget, and a supportive team environment. Join us in our Dandenong office and be part of a not-for-profit organisation that values your growth and empowers you to create unbounded possibilities for the youth in our community.
