Help young people build independence, confidence and a future they're proud of. Join the Education First Youth Foyer and support young people aged 16–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness to build brighter futures through education, coaching and connection.
As a Youth Development Coach, you'll work alongside young people to achieve their goals across education, employment, wellbeing, social connection and independent living. Using an Advantaged Thinking approach, you'll help young people recognise their strengths, build confidence, and create pathways toward long‐term success.
This is more than a job – it's an opportunity to unlock potential, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to an innovative model that creates real pathways out of homelessness.
About The Role
* Support young people to set and achieve goals across education, employment and life skills
* Provide coaching, mentoring and day‐to‐day support in a residential learning environment
* Apply strengths‐based and trauma‐informed practices
* Foster a positive, safe and inclusive community environment
* Support development of independence, confidence and resilience
* Work collaboratively with partners, colleagues and support services
About You
You're passionate about working with young people and motivated to create lasting change.
You Bring
* A Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Education or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Experience working with young people, or a strong willingness to learn
* A strengths‐based, person‐centred approach
* Strong communication and relationship‐building skills
* Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
* Commitment to trauma‐informed practice and ongoing learning
Requirements
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
* Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
* First Aid Certificate
* Willingness to undergo a National Police Check (arranged by us)
Why Work With Us?
* Competitive SCHADS Award salary
* Penalty rates for afternoon, night and Active Night shifts
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* Ongoing development: free internal training + $500 annual external training budget
* Access to professional debriefing and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Annual wage increases aligned with Fair Work/CPI
* Be part of a purpose‐driven, innovative program making real impact
Applications close: Friday 12th June 2026.
Junction Support Services is a child‐safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our workplace and the communities we serve.
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