Youth Worker (Mackay)

At MANAWISE Care, we’re expanding our Residential Care services across Brisbane’s Southside and are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join our team in permanent part-time roles. If you’re looking for more than just a job, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing organisation that values stability, continuity, and strong relationships. Through consistent support and meaningful engagement, you’ll play a vital role in creating positive outcomes for young people while benefiting from the security and regularity of permanent employment.

Join a team where your commitment is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day.

About the Role

You will provide support across our North Queensland residential homes, with our current service located in Mackay and exciting opportunities to assist in new homes as MANAWISE continues its expansion. As a Youth Worker, you’ll support young people facing complex challenges by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You’ll play a key role in helping them build resilience, develop life skills and create brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for young people with complex needs.
• Build positive and professional relationships that foster trust, connection, and growth.
• Support young people through challenging behaviours and emotionally difficult situations.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to promote wellbeing, resilience, and positive outcomes.
• Encourage independence by helping young people develop practical life and social skills.
• Respond calmly and confidently to incidents, conflict, and crisis situations.
• Work collaboratively with the broader care team to implement individualised support plans.
• Maintain accurate and professional documentation, including case notes and incident reports.
• Model positive behaviours, healthy boundaries, and effective communication at all times.
• Contribute to a strong team culture through teamwork, reflection, and ongoing learning.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Youth Work, Child Safety, or a related field
• Current, unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence (open class)
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or similar (or working towards it)
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Availability for shift work (including sleepovers & weekends)
• Current Paid Blue Card
• National Police Check (within 6 months)
• Ability to obtain LCS check
• Hope & Healing Module certificate (we can assist if needed)

Why Join MANAWISE?

• Permanent employment
• Be part of a growing organisation with new residentials opening
• Join a supportive, values-driven team
• Access ongoing training and professional development
• Make a lasting impact in young people’s lives

About MANAWISE

MANAWISE is committed to working together to create connected, caring, and thriving communities. We are a youth-focused service provider delivering quality care to vulnerable children and young people. Built on cultural principles of connection, care and kindness, our 24/7 services and programs support children and young people to feel valued and appreciated. Our practice is evidence-informed and supported through professional supervision and team support.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” and submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for working with young people. Please ensure you have all essential requirements ready to go.