About The Role
The After Hours Support Worker plays a key role within the MacKillop National After Hours Services Unit, providing high‑quality residential care and support to vulnerable young people outside standard operating hours. The position focuses on creating safe, nurturing environments, promoting young people's wellbeing, rights, independence, and connection to important relationships and culture. The worker also participates in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to support consistent, high‑quality outcomes for young people and their families. The After‑Hours Support Worker shift commences at 9pm to 7am.
This is a permanent full‑time opportunity in Geelong, VIC within our MacKillop National After‑Hours Services program. This position reports to the Team Leader/ Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Extensive experience in youth services or youth residential care.
* Tertiary qualifications in youth work or relevant field.
* Ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
* Ability to implement behaviour management plans for young people with challenging behaviours.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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For more information, please contact: Shawit Tasaw at
Our Offer
* Competitive Hourly Rate as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 3, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
* Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
* Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
* Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
* Supportive Environment – monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
* Sanctuary organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence‑supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
You Must Have a
* Valid and current Driver's Licence;
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
* Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
* Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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