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!
Quality 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 Quality Lead works collaboratively with the Executive Management Team [EMT], the Quality, Research & Innovation [QRI] Senior Manager, the Practice Lead, and BYS managers and staff to drive high quality service provision and the most effective use of BYS quality management processes, practices, and systems. The role also leads the development and implementation of broader quality improvement projects across the organisation so that BYS can continually deliver positive outcomes for young people and their families. The position plays a key role in policy and procedure development service delivery risk and audit management, and management of the BYS QMS platform (LogiQC).
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:
- Thorough knowledge of, and experience in the delivery of services within the community sector e.g., housing, youth services, health, disability and /or AOD.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience managing quality frameworks to meet audit and compliance requirements (e.g. Centrelink Confirmation eServices audit, Human Services Quality Framework, National Regulatory System for Community Housing, and the Child Safe Organisation frameworks) and experience establishing and maintaining associated quality improvement systems.
- Prior experience managing the implementation of online Quality Management System [QMS] platforms (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to use evidence and organisational data to enhance organisational systems and processes through a cycle of continuous improvement.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to improve the quality of service delivery in a way that develops, inspires, and motivates staff and managers.
- 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 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!
