Role Summary
$***** – $***** per hour + NFP Salary Packaging
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
At the Logan Youth Foyer, we're reimagining what housing support can be. Our team walks alongside young people helping them build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive. More than just providing a safe place to live, we create opportunities for growth in education, employment, health, and relationships.
We focus on strengths, potential, and possibility to empower young people to take charge of their futures. Together, we celebrate every step towards independence, ensuring young people have all the resources they need to thrive.
Why Join the Logan Youth Foyer Team?
Purpose-led practice
– Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
Salary packaging benefits
– Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.
Career development
– Structured induction, mentorship, and professional growth pathways.
Free and Secure Car Parking
– No more paid parking Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
Team Culture
– Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing.
Perks and Benefits
– We love our employee benefits, and you'll love them too Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more.
Recognition Programs
– We want our employees to thrive in an environment where recognition is valued and achievements are rewarded.
Career Advancement Opportunities
– We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
Your Role as a Youth Worker
As our overnight Youth Worker, you'll deliver person-centred services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of the young people we work with. You'll empower individuals to live more independently, safely, and meaningfully by:
Provide administrative support to the team as required, including reporting on shift activities and responses provided after hours.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the program including assistance with activities and events, related administration and other related tasks as required.
Provide person-centred and practical support to young people in coordination with other team members.
Develop and facilitate structured and unstructured activities that meet the needs of our clients.
Engage with the young people accessing the program creating meaningful and professional relationships.
This role is a 30 hour per week part-time position consisting of overnight shifts.
What We're Looking For
A qualification in the Community Services or related field with experience working in a similar environment.
Effective written and high-level oral communication skills with empathy, tact and discretion and ability to build rapport quickly and develop relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Be able to positively work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to acquire knowledge of and work within an Advantage Thinking framework.
Experience in program service delivery to young people.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy).
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work.
About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.
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Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.
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