Residential Youth Worker

We are hiring! Join the team at MADEC as a Permanent Residential Youth Worker. $38.65 per hour – $101.55 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:        

• Full time and Permanent Part Time rosters
• 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:        

• Commitment to a permanent roster, with 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.