Youth Specialist Ohana Academy
vor 2 Wochen
Where you come in: We’re currently looking for two innovative Youth Specialists to join the team. In these full‑time maximum term roles (until 31 December 2026 with a strong possibility of extension) you’ll work as part of the Ohana Academy team in Cairns to help us create lasting change for young people. You will make a difference by: Facilitating activities designed to increase young people’s social and emotional wellbeing, life skills and education attainment Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with clients and their families Providing practical support, mentoring and advocacy for young people with complex needs Identifying where additional assistance and external services are required and providing appropriate information, support and referrals A place to feel valued: Your expertise in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families will be invaluable. You’re compassionate, flexible and an innovator with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals. This role requires: Demonstrated skills and experience working with young people in contact with the justice system and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people Demonstrated experience in youth work / case management roles An understanding of complex intergenerational trauma Benefits: Our workforce is approximately 600 strong and proudly diverse. We offer a range of rewards including: Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 currently $44.58 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum Supportive managers, professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want) Applications Close: Wednesday 15th October 2025. Position Description – Youth Specialist Ohana Academy For more information about the program that this role will be working in, see our Program Profile. For any queries please contact Edwina Andrew at. Or for more information about a career at Save visit our Careers Page. Employer Statements Save the Children Australia is a child‑safe organisation. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Migration Statement If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact us for further support. Equal Opportunity We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Youth Specialist: Empower At-Risk Youth
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