Youth Worker - Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park Campus
Type: Continuing, Full-time
Start Date: 20 July 2026
About the Organisation
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma‐informed practice, to co‐create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Edmund Rice Flexi School (ERFS) – Davoren Park offers a full‐time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
About the Role
The role of the Youth Worker is to support, design and develop engagement, wellbeing and social inclusion responses and program activities for the school that directly enhance the engagement of the young people that attend the school. All program activities are to complement the educational programs and support the engagement of young people's learning at the school. The position involves working directly with children and young people on a daily basis and therefore must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. All young people are owed a duty of care while in the supervision of the position. This position acts under the direction of the Head of Campus/Area Principal.
About You
* Relevant tertiary studies, Youth/Social Work Cert IV, and/or equivalent.
* Previous experience in the youth sector.
* Working with Children Check and Catholic Clearance letter.
* Current driver's licence essential; light rigid desirable or eligibility to obtain.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience.
Required
The Youth Worker works collaboratively and is supported by Teachers, Youth Workers, Head of Campus and the Regional Team and Area Principal. The Youth Worker in this position is required to:
* Demonstrated competency involving self‐directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in youth work practice.
* Proven ability to support engagement, wellbeing and social inclusion for young people.
* Proven ability to support staff and young people in providing activities/programs.
* Proven ability to analyse complex situations and implement appropriate strategies to enhance the professional practice of teaching and non‐teaching staff.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, conducive work environment for staff and young people.
* Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
* Ability to operate within the context of EREA Policies and Procedures.
What We Can Offer You
* Edmund Rice Charism.
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a.
* Learn how to do school differently.
* Supportive multi‐disciplinary team environment.
* Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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