ITC Youth Worker - Part time

Minimum 24 hours per week, 4 days on 4 days off roster.

Wandiyali is a Newcastle-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community Organisation. Our services operate throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region and Port Stephens.

The aim of Wandiyali and its services is to ‘Keep our Culture Strong’. We do this by focusing our services on children, families, strength, Culture, and community.

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in the world within a growing Organisation and not just a job?

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families to thrive? Are you looking for a workplace with a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages and practices work-life balance to promote well-being for all team members?

Then this may be the job for you!

The Opportunity

The ITC Youth Worker is responsible for providing day-to-day care and support to children and young

people in Intensive Therapeutic Care settings. The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and

therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and development. The ITC Youth Worker

collaborates with the care team to implement therapeutic care plans and activities, ensuring the

emotional, physical, and social well-being of children and young people.

The PSP ITC Youth Worker has the following key accountabilities:

• Direct Care and Support


• Therapeutic Intervention


• Relationship Building


• Cultural Competence


• Crisis Management


• Collaboration and Communication


• Professional Development

The Benefits

As a Wandiyali PSP ITC Youth Worker, you benefit from additional career development support including,

· 12 weeks induction.

· Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

You will be supported to maintain family connections and well-being through,

 · 5 weeks of annual leave (Accrued on a pro-rata basis)

You will also have the option to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,

· Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year

· Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year

· Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.

If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply To apply

Successful applicants will be invited to a recruitment assessment day.

For this position please attach:

· A current resume

· A cover letter introducing yourself, and the below;

•A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our organisation.

• Culturally confidence and ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.

•Qualifications: A Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or a related field (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe), additionally a current First Aid and CPR certification, valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.

•Demonstrated experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex trauma, behavioural concerns, or in Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings.

•Strong skills in managing challenging behaviours and experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed practices is highly desirable.

Closing date: Friday, 3rd January 2025.

Please note applications may close earlier than the stated date, if a suitable applicant is found.

For further information please contact;

Talana Kilroy

Senior People and Culture Officer 49575900 or [email protected]

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or related field or willing to obtain, along with current First Aid and CPR certification, valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.


• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people in care, particularly those with complex trauma and behavioural issues.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals.


• Resilience and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.


• Organisational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.


• Strong advocacy skills with the ability to promote the rights and best interests of children and young people.  


• Strong Organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.


• Ability to respond effectively to crises and critical incidents, providing appropriate support and intervention.


• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.


• Ability to engage in reflective practice and contribute to continuous improvement processes.


• Commitment to upholding child safety, rights, and quality care principles as outlined by the OCG.