At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable young people in a 24/7 residential setting, focusing on rehabilitation and health care.
- Company: YSAS, a dedicated youth support service committed to making a difference.
- Benefits: Generous leave, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to a child-safe organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in young people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in youth work or related fields, with strong empathy and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service – Victoria
Remuneration: SCHCADS level 4 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 purpose of the Residential Youth AOD Worker is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting vulnerable young people in need of support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a Residential Youth AOD Worker you will be required to work a 24-hour roster which includes day, evening and night shifts at our Cairns Residential Rehabilitation Unit. The role requires application of clinical skills in the assessment and support (including medication management) of young people undergoing rehabilitation from substance use as well as a focus on primary health care.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Service Delivery
- Administration/documentation
- Stakeholder engagement/relationships
- Teamwork and continuous improvement
- Compliance and professional conduct
- Workplace safety and wellbeing
What our young people request from our workers:
- 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.
- 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.
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 Natarsha Pye, Residential Manager on 0438868*** regarding Shift Senior Residential position, Recruitment Ref. Number - 081_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.
Residential Youth Worker employer: YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service
YSAS is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexible working arrangements and offers a supportive work culture focused on professional development and employee well-being. With generous leave entitlements, including parental and cultural leave, as well as access to learning opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program, YSAS fosters an inclusive environment where clinical educators can thrive and make a meaningful impact in youth mental health.
Contact Details:
YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service Recruitment Team
