Youth Support Advocate
Full-Time | Shift Worker | Newman, WA
Award: Crisis Assistance & Supported Housing Award | Level 4.2 + penalties
Roster: Night shifts including weekends
About Newman Women's Shelter (NWS)
Newman Women's Shelter is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering specialist Family & Domestic Violence services, youth services, crisis accommodation and outreach support across Newman and the East Pilbara region. We work alongside community to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support services for women, children and young people.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Advocate to join our night-shift team delivering Jijiku Yakakurru – Newman Safe Place, alongside Martu Night Patrol (MNP) operations.
Providing a temporary, supervised night‑time safe space for at‑risk young people under 18, offering support and connection to a responsible adult, completing intake and risk assessments, supporting connection to responsible adults, and delivering culturally safe follow‑up support.
Two nights per week, this role will Team Lead Martu Night Patrol shifts, coordinating staff, overseeing operations, and ensuring safe and effective engagement with street‑present young people.
This is a hands‑on night shift role suited to someone who works well under pressure, culturally responsive, and passionate about walking alongside young people and community.
Key Responsibilities
Safe Place – Night Operations
* Provide a safe, welcoming and supervised space for at‑risk young people overnight
* Complete intake and risk assessments
* Develop initial safety plans and support connection to a responsible adult
* Provide practical support including meals, hygiene supplies, rest areas and low‑stimulus engagement activities
* Maintain trauma‑informed and culturally safe practice
* Complete accurate case notes and handovers
* Maintain a clean and safe facility
Martu Night Patrol – Team Leader (2 shifts per week)
* Lead and coordinate Night Patrol staff during shift
* Support transport of young people to Safe Place or responsible adults
* Liaise with WA Police and other services as required
* Ensure staff and young people's safety protocols are followed
* Complete shift reports and handovers
Follow‑Up & Collaboration
* Support referral and follow‑up family engagement alongside NWS youth staff
* Work collaboratively with other service providers
* Participate in debriefs, supervision and service improvement processes
Safety & Professional Practice
* Apply risk management and safety protocols
* Operate within Children and Community Services Act requirements
* Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practice
About You
* Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or related field (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience working with vulnerable or at‑risk young people
* Experience supporting young people with trauma‑related and complex behaviours
* Maintain calm and professional presence in high‑stress situations
* Maintain respectful boundaries with a strong understanding of trauma‑informed and culturally safe practice
* Confidence completing risk assessments and safety planning
* Ability to work night shifts and rotating rosters
* Strong communication, record‑keeping and relationship‑building skills
* Proficient in computer use and digital documentation
* Work rights in Australia
Desirable
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Experience in night patrol, outreach or community services
* Knowledge of Martu community and East Pilbara context
* Experience working in Family and Domestic Violence services
Requirements
* Working With Children Check
* National Police Clearance
* Current C Class Driver's Licence
* Applicants must hold current Australian work rights
Why Join NWS?
* Be part of a new, innovative youth safe space service
* Lead community‑based night outreach
* Ongoing training, supervision and support
* Make a real difference for young people in the Pilbara region
* Access to salary sacrificing | $15,900 + Meal & Entertainment allowance $2,650 per annum
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
Applications close Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria and explaining why you would like to work for NWS.
For further information, contact us at *********@newmanws.org.au or call 5***.
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