About the Role Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Gold Coast Hours: Flexible, weekdays, weeknights, weekends, public holidays as required Life Without Barriers is proud to deliver the new Staying on Track program, part of the Queensland Government's Making Queensland Safe plan.
Staying on Track supports young people aged *****, leaving detention to successfully return to their families and communities.
The program provides intensive, tailored support focussed on reducing re-offending and building positive pathways through education, training, employment, cultural and community connections.
This is an identified role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As a Youth Advocate, you will provide culturally safe and strengths-based mentoring, coaching and outreach support to young people, including both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous youth, who are leaving detention and working to rebuild their lives.
You will play a key role in: Providing cultural support and leadership to young people and colleagues Building positive relationships and re-establishing cultural identity and connection Developing Individual Support Plans tailored to the strengths, needs, and aspirations of young people Advocating for young people's voices to be heard and respected across services and systems Supporting young people to engage in education, employment, training, and community programs Promoting self-determination, healing, and resilience We are committed to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients, so we can best support their individual needs and goals.
We welcome applications from people of Maori descent and people with disability.
Skills Experience Lived experience, with strong cultural knowledge and community connection Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with willingness to complete further training.
Experience supporting young people, coaching, role modelling and developing plans to achieve goals.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families, and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel for outreach support.
Commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).
Current Driver Licence Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check and Licence Care Service Check.