Brisbane Youth Service is a well-respected not-for-profit supporting vulnerable young people and young families who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. Join Brisbane Youth Service today to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in our community.
Brisbane Youth Service is one of the fastest growing not-for-profit organizations in Australia and we are continually growing our teams. We encourage all interested applicants, despite their level of experience, to send through a cover letter explaining why you want to join BYS & your CV to HR@brisyouth.org!
At BYS, we actively promote work-life balance and provide a supportive team environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or marital status.
Research shows that women and people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position until they meet 100% of the criteria. So if you don’t have all the qualifications or experience required for a role, please consider applying for a position with us anyway. We encourage applications from minorities and are committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the young people that we support.
- 33.33% of the young people we support are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
- Almost 1 in 4 identify as LGBTIQAP+,
- 11 % are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Brief Intervention Workers [Mutiple Positions]
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE HOUSING SOLUTION?
Brisbane Youth Service [BYS] is one of the fastest growing not-for-profit organisations in Australia and we are continuing to grow our immediate housing response team as the demand for housing increases.
These positions will provide immediate support to young people and families temporarily residing in motel accommodation who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Using solution focused crisis and brief interventions, these positions will pursue viable accommodation options through assessment and referrals, both internal to BYS and the wider community.
Brisbane Youth Service are seeking expressions of interest for multiple positions within the Immediate Housing Response Team:
- Senior Brief Intervention Workers
- Brief Intervention Workers
We invite expressions of interest from practitioners at all experience levels. These roles involve engaging with a variety of services across the Brisbane community, making it an excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking broad exposure to a range of services and support systems. These positions involve managing a small case load, senior positions provide practice support for base level positions, offering an opportunity for experienced practitioners seeking a change or those looking to gain senior practitioner experience.
Remuneration will be determined on the basis of the candidate’s level of experience: $85,126.08- $101,783.76.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or similar, and/or substantial relevant work experience; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments
- Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, building trusting relationships and delivering solution focussed crisis and brief interventions
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
How to Apply
Thank you for taking the time to review these positions and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with an immediate start available.
We look forward to hearing from you!
BYS Medical Clinic | Practice Manager
The Opportunity
- Full Time | 76 hours a fortnight (with the opportunity to work flexibly)
- 5.5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The position will actively contribute to the BYS medical clinic’s operational objectives in providing flexible and responsive primary health services, tailored to meeting the needs of vulnerable young people aged 12-25 years at risk or facing homelessness.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of clinic, including managing the clinic reception, bookings and appointments, close liaison with health practitioners, liaison with external services, hospitals and other practitioners as appropriate and development of policy and procedures related to the clinic.
You will possess a post-secondary qualification in Practice Management, Healthcare management, Business administration, or a related field and/or substantial relevant work experience within a health care setting; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, values, and objectives and demonstrated experience working within a trauma informed practice framework
- Demonstrated ability to establish, provide and manage clinical administrative services and staff
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues impacting vulnerable young people including homelessness, mental health and domestic violence
- Demonstrated experience in using electronic patient database systems, including Best Practice, Proda, CTG/PIP, eHealth, Medicare, use of Tyro Machine and secure messaging data bases e.g., Kiteworks and Medical Objects
- Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, triaging and prioritising patients where necessary
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
How to Apply
Thank you for taking the time to review these positions and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with an immediate start available.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Research and Youth Engagement Coordinator
The Opportunity
- Part time, 60 hours per week (with the opportunity to work flexibly)
- 5.5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
Working collaboratively with the Youth Engagement Lead and the Research and Evaluation Lead, this position supports the research, evaluation, youth engagement, and advocacy work of BYS to amplify young people’s lived experience and ensure the timely and impactful translation of knowledge.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or similar, and/or substantial relevant work experience; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the
following selection criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
- Demonstrated experience conducting social research, including a sound understanding of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to communicate for impact across a range of stakeholders and formats (i.e. reports, media, position statements, government, young people, community)
- Ability to plan and deliver a range of youth engagement initiatives including co-design, personal storytelling, and youth advisory groups
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Research and Evaluation Lead
The Opportunity
- Full-time, 76 hours per week (with the opportunity to work flexibly)
- 5.5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The Research and Evaluation Lead works collaboratively with EMT, BYS managers and staff to ensure high quality research, evaluation and monitoring activities underpin and enable evidence-informed service delivery and service development. This role leads the collection and analysis of data for both service evaluation and strategic organisational learning purposes. The position leads and contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge both internally and externally about the needs of young people and service responses that have a positive impact on outcomes for young people and their families.
You will possess a postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Social Sciences or similar, and/or substantial relevant work experience; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the
following selection criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and values
- Demonstrated knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methodologies and theories and experience designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative evaluation research methods, tools, and frameworks
- Demonstrated experience conducting ethical and trauma-informed research and evaluation with young people and families
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, train and build capacity through staff engagement activities related to research and evaluation
- Highly developed research, evaluation and data analysis knowledge and skills relevant to human services programs
- Ability to exercises a large degree of autonomy, work under minimal direction, and prioritise work tasks to meet organisational reporting requirements
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, oral and written skills with advanced report writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex information in an engaging way to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level advice and resolve organisational data collection and use challenges in a way that develops and motivates staff and managers
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Youth Housing Specialist
The Opportunity
- Full time | 76 hours per fortnight (with the opportunity to work flexibly)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The Youth Housing Specialist provides crisis, brief intervention and ongoing planned support to young people residing in public housing, community housing and private rentals, enabling tenancy sustainment. This position works collaboratively with other teams within BYS, key partners and the broader community to effectively respond to issues associated with housing and homelessness.
You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field, have a current Queensland driver’s license and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- An understanding of, and commitment to, BYS’s vision and objectives and the demonstrated experience working within a strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework
- Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people using solution focused crisis interventions and ongoing planned support
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with social and community housing providers, and/or can demonstrate an understanding of the need for social and community housing for vulnerable youth
- Understanding of the unique experiences and barriers faced by young people in gaining and sustaining tenancies
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate on behalf of others
- Demonstrated experience developing networks and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and community service providers
- Understanding of trauma informed practice and working with young people experiencing or fleeing domestic and family violence
We know diversity makes a positive difference and encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Applications for this position close 9:00am Monday 31st of October 2024
Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with an immediate start available.
The position may be withdrawn earlier than the close date if an applicant is successfully appointed prior.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Intake and Brief Intervention Worker
The Opportunity
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
This position provides young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with solution focused crisis and brief interventions and thorough assessment and referrals, both internal to BYS and to the wider community.
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or similar, and/or substantial relevant work experience; have a current Queensland driver’s license, complete a criminal history clearance check and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the
following selection criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments
- Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, building trusting relationships and delivering solution focussed crisis and brief interventions
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
We know diversity makes a positive difference and encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply:
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Youth Domestic and Family Violence Advocate
The Opportunity
- Full time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
This position provides support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are affected by DFV (Domestic and Family Violence). This position will provide support to workers and clients across Brisbane Youth Service to respond to DFV experiences and will work closely with the integrated service response to assess risk, safety plan and provide co-ordinated responses to young people experiencing DFV.
You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field, have a current Queensland driver’s license and you must hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (blue card) prior to commencing.
To be successful in your application you will need to provide written responses to the following selection criteria:
- Understanding of & commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including a gendered understanding of youth DFV
- Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough assessments of a young person’s situation and support needs, including risk assessments and safety planning
- Demonstrated ability to work holistically with vulnerable young people, building trusting relationships and delivering services directly to young people and providing case consults and training to workers
- Effective communication skills, including interpersonal skills and writing skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
- Strong organisational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise and manage competing demands
- Demonstrated capacity to collaborate across the service system and effectively network to provide a DFV response, including acting in accordance with relevant legislation
We know diversity makes a positive difference and encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and for considering working with Brisbane Youth Service.
To apply, please email your (1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your (2) CV to the HR team, at hr@brisyouth.org.
Interviews may take place progressively for successfully shortlisted applicants with an immediate start available.
The position may be withdrawn earlier than the close date if an applicant is successfully appointed prior.
We look forward to hearing from you!