Description:
Support Young People with Purpose – Join Us in Moe & Traralgon
Please only apply if you're living in, can reliably commute or are genuinely willing to relocate to Moe and Traralgon – these locations are approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
We are recruiting for both permanent shift lines and casual positions.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people? Junction Support Services is seeking passionate people to support adolescents aged 12 to 17 in our 24/7 residential care units based in Bairnsdale & Sale.
As a Residential Care Youth Worker , you'll be part of a dedicated, trauma-informed team providing day-to-day care, guidance, and support. You'll help young people build life skills, develop routines, and achieve their goals in a safe, stable environment.
Shifts Available:
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Day Shift – 7am or 9am starts, finish by 3:30pm or 5pm
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Afternoon Shift – 3pm to 11:30pm
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Sleepover Shift – Work 5pm to 11pm, sleep onsite 11pm to 7am, finish at 9am
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Active Night Shift – 11pm to 7:30am
✅ What You’ll Need:
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Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent – see our website for the full list)
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Experience working with young people or strong motivation to learn
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Residential Out-of-Home Care Youth Work experience is highly desirable
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Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate
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Willingness to undergo a National Police Check (we’ll arrange this for you)
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Commitment to ongoing training and trauma-informed practice
✨ Why Work With Us?
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Competitive SCHADS Award pay
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Penalty rates for afternoon, night, and sleepover shifts
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Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay (for permanent employees)
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Ongoing learning: free internal training + $500 per year for external development
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Access to professional debriefing and our Employee Assistance Program
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Annual wage increases aligned with Fair Work or CPI
How to Apply:
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Visit https://junction.org.au/careers/ to view the application pack
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Apply via SEEK or submit your cover letter + resume to recruitment.gippsland@junction.org.au
️ Please note:
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Interviews will be conducted as applications are received
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Induction and commencement will begin in early May 2025
Got questions? Call People & Culture on (02) 6043 7400 or email recruitment.gippsland@junction.org.au
Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.