Help young people find safety, stability, and a future they can believe in.
We are looking for passionate, relationship-focused Youth and Family Workers to join our team supporting young people experiencing homelessness and complex life challenges in our Ruby’s programme.
Ruby’s supports young people aged 12–17 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family conflict or relationship breakdowns. The service works with both young people and their parents or caregivers to improve relationships, strengthen communication, and support safe reunification where appropriate.
This is an opportunity to walk alongside young people as they build independence, reconnect with community, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
What You’ll be Doing
- Supporting young people to access safe, stable housing
- Building trusted relationships that promote empowerment and self-determination
- Be apart of a team that delivers therapeutic interventions, crisis support, counselling, and case management
- Advocating for young people’s rights, needs, education, employment, and wellbeing
- Supporting independent living skills and healthy routines
- Creating opportunities for social inclusion and community connection
- Working collaboratively with families, services, schools, and external stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate case notes, reports, and risk documentation
- Contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive team culture
About You
You are someone who:
- Leads with empathy, professionalism, and authenticity
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or the equivalent / Diploma of Youth Work.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth and families in a community-based setting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate (St Johns Ambulance or approved equivalent) must be obtained before commencing employment.
Why Join Us?
- SCHADS Schedule C Paypoint and Level – C1.1-C1.4 $48.31 – $51.81
- EAP Service with Wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
Other Information
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Monday 15th June 2026. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
