Careers

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

                              Role: Therapeutic Youth Worker (Therapeutic Supported Independent Living)

                              Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                           

                              Location: Greater Western Sydney

                             Hourly Rate: From $37.73 per hour + Super (Dependant on qualifications & experience)

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you’ll be a key support for young people aged 16 - 18 to prepare them to successfully transition to independent living by acquiring problem solving and independent living skills. You will be part of a dedicated to team working to ensuring a safe, homelike environment where these young people can thrive. You will have the opportunity to apply your case management skills along with facilitating individualised life skills programs.   

This is a permanent full time position Monday – Friday. Hours of work are from 9am to 5pm. Hybrid arrangements are available with one day working from our Norwest office. This role will involve travel across the greater Western Sydney region. Access to a pool car, phone and laptop are provided.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Role requirements:

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Experience working with young people who have experienced trauma and disadvantage.
• Demonstrated experience in forming and maintaining professional relationships, building trust and advocating for young people.
• A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna Lynch via donna.lynch@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 28 May 2026. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply