At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide trauma-informed support to young care leavers navigating legal and social systems.
- Company: Youthlaw, a leading organisation supporting vulnerable young people in Victoria.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 5 weeks leave, hybrid work model, and salary packaging.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse voices and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing tough challenges.
- Qualifications: Experienced Social Worker with strong trauma-informed practice and advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 65082 - 65082 $ per year.
Now hiring: Social Worker, Young Care Leavers Legal Service
Location: Hybrid from Youthlaw’s Carlton / CBD office
0.6 FTE - 24-month contract
Salary: SCHADS Award Level 5 ($108,470 full-time base salary, pro rata 0.6 FTE is $65,082 + 12% super + salary packaging + 5 weeks leave)
Youthlaw does incredible, life-changing work providing free, high-quality legal and social work support to young people across Victoria who are doing it tough. Our frontline services help young people experiencing homelessness, family violence, mental health challenges, poverty, discrimination, over-policing, mistreatment and growing up in out-of-home care.
Multi-disciplinary practice is at the heart of all that we do, and our integrated legal-social support model is growing through the Young Care Leavers Legal Service.
We’re looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Young Care Leavers Legal Service, providing trauma-informed, culturally safe and integrated social work support to young people who have recently exited out-of-home care and are navigating legal and social systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Be part of an innovative, integrated legal-social service supporting young people leaving out-of-home care with their legal and social needs
- Work closely with a dedicated lawyer to deliver coordinated, holistic and trauma-informed support
- Support young people to navigate housing, income, education, health, care records and legal systems while building connection to ongoing supports
- Contribute to systemic advocacy and sector learning on the issues faced by young care leavers
What we’re looking for:
An experienced, purpose-driven Social Worker who understands the needs of young people leaving out-of-home care and can provide flexible, strengths-based support alongside legal services. You bring strong trauma-informed practice, sound risk assessment and safety planning skills, and a commitment to young people’s rights, self-determination and culturally safe support.
Why join Youthlaw?
At Youthlaw, we don’t just talk about our values - we live them. You’ll be part of a team that puts young people first, challenges injustice, and works collaboratively to create real-world change.
We also offer:
- Supportive, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
- Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- 12% superannuation
- 5 weeks annual leave + paid shutdown leave between Christmas & New Year
- Hybrid work model, with likely 1–2 days per week onsite for client appointments and some travel to outreach locations or courts
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, people from LGBTIQA+ communities, and those with lived experience of the issues our clients face. Your voice and experience are valued at Youthlaw.
Next Steps: A position description is attached.
Social Worker in Melbourne employer: Youthlaw
Youthlaw is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people across Victoria. With a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for professional growth while engaging in transformative legal and social work. Joining Youthlaw means being part of a passionate team that prioritises social justice and empowers young care leavers to navigate their challenges with confidence.
