Casual Youth Worker – Residential Care & SILS
Logan, QLD | Casual Positions | $50.61 per hour + 12% Super
Looking for a meaningful career with flexibility and purpose?
At Life Without Barriers (LWB), we’re proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation that values work-life balance, career progression and making a real difference.
As a Youth Worker, you'll support children and young people in out-of-home care across our Residential Care and Supported Independent Living Services (SILS). You'll help create safe, nurturing environments where young people can build confidence, develop life skills and work towards positive futures.
Why work with us?
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Casual Opportunities – Join our team supporting young people across Residential Care and SILS.
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Competitive Pay – $50.61 per hour + 12% Super.
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Salary Packaging – Reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
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Flexible Shifts – Opportunities across days, evenings, weekends, overnights and sleepovers, including some shorter 3–5-hour shifts.
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Career Development – Genuine opportunities to grow, with many of our Operations Managers and Practitioners having started as Youth Workers.
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Make a Difference – Be part of a supportive, values-driven team changing lives.
About the Role
As a Youth Worker, you'll provide safe, consistent and trauma-informed support to children and young people in our Residential Care and Supported Independent Living Services.
You'll build meaningful relationships, encourage independence and help young people develop the confidence and skills they need to navigate everyday life.
Flexibility is essential, as you'll need to be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, overnights and sleepovers.
Key Responsibilities
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Build safe, trusting relationships with children and young people.
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Provide consistent, nurturing and trauma-informed care.
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Encourage participation in meaningful activities and everyday experiences.
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Support young people to develop independence and practical life skills.
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Promote positive relationships with family, peers and support networks.
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Support family visits and connections where appropriate.
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Empower young people to have a voice and participate in decisions about their lives.
About You
To be considered for paid employment as a Youth Worker in Queensland, you must:
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Hold or be actively working towards a relevant qualification (minimum Certificate IV). Not sure if your qualification is eligible? Visit PeakCare.
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Hold an unrestricted driver's licence.
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Hold, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate.
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Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, trauma-informed practice and inclusion.
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Have the flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends and overnight shifts.
Next Steps – What to Expect
Our recruitment process includes:
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Interview – Individual interview, group assessment centre or Microsoft Teams.
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Reference Checks – Focused on your experience and suitability for working with children and young people.
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National Police Check – Paid for by LWB.
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Blue Card – Paid for by LWB.
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Hope & Healing Training – An online account will be provided, and training must be completed before commencement.
Apply Now!
Ready to make a difference?
Submit your resume by clicking Apply Now and following the prompts.
For enquiries, including requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Joelene at recruitment@lwb.org.au with the subject heading YW – Logan.
Please note that applications must be submitted online and cannot be accepted via email.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or an alternative application format can visit Life Without Barriers Careers for information about our access and inclusion work.
About Us
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!