We are hiring! Join the team at MADEC as a Residential Youth Worker.
$48.31 per hour – $113.99 per hour.
“We’re looking for Residential Youth Workers to join MADEC, a leading community
organisation providing supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday Region for over 50
years. In this role, you’ll provide a nurturing and supportive environment
for young individuals in residential care, while working with the
Out-of-Home-Care Team to empower young individuals to thrive and build a
brighter future.”
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young individuals? Do
you have the compassion and resilience to support young people in building a
brighter future? MADEC invites both new-to-industry and experienced candidates to
join our dynamic team as a Residential Youth Worker in Mackay, QLD.
About Us:
MADEC is a not for profit, community organisation. Recognized as a Public
Benevolent Institution since 2014, we have been providing disability and youth
supports in the Mackay and Whitsunday region since 1973. We are a Licensed
Child Safety Provider and registered National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS) Provider in Mackay.
About the Role:
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be responsible for creating a supportive and nurturing
environment for young individuals in Residential Care. Working closely
with your Key Support Workers and Team Leader, you will help empower young
people to thrive and build a brighter future. This role plays an important
part in MADEC’s mission to empower and support people to do their best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centered support by ensuring the right amount of assistance to each young
person.
- Provide documented support including completing incident reports, behavior reports,
hazard reports and maintenance requests.
- Empower young people to exercise choice and control in their lives.
- Provide positive behavior support by implementing support strategies.
- Demonstrate a commitment to workplace health & safety.
What we Offer:
MADEC is committed to supporting our staff with a range of benefits, including:
- Access to company vehicles.
- Flexible working arrangements ensuring work/life balance.
- Commitment to training and development of staff.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks of annual leave + Birthday Leave
- Access to 24/7 support through our Employee Wellbeing Program – Sonder.
Employee Value Proposition:
MADEC has strong values and purpose, empathetic leadership and a place where
all people feel they belong. MADEC has a diverse and inclusive culture offering
challenging work with a shared purpose for our people. We look for passionate,
imaginative and kind individuals who value flexibility and a great working
environment. Live well, work well, share well with MADEC.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers,
weekends and public holidays.
- A Certificate IV in Child, Family and Youth Intervention or Early Childhood
Education (or equivalent) or evidence of enrolment.
- A valid Queensland Driver’s License.
- A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or
willingness to obtain.
- A strong alignment with our core values of human rights, community, excellence
and empowerment.
Why Work with MADEC?
Our team says it best:
“Working at MADEC is incredibly rewarding. The support, training, and
sense of community makes it a fantastic place to grow both personally and
professionally.”
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special at MADEC.
How to Apply:
We encourage you to apply via SEEK. Please include your resume and a cover
letter outlining your motivation for the role, and how you meet the essential
criteria.
For more information, or to request a copy of the Position Description, please
contact the People & Culture Team at hr@madec.org.au.
