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.
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.
- 30% 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.
Safe Relationships Senior Practitioner [1]
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. This position will also provide group-based interventions aimed at developing young identifying women, genderfluid and non-binary folks’ understanding of DFV.
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 & 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
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!
Safe Relationships Senior Practitioner [2]
The Opportunity
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
This position will support the delivery of the Safe Relationships program that is aimed at reducing violence amongst young people through [1] Healthy relationships and Social Groups for young identifying women, genderfluid persons, or nonbinary folk with experiences of unhealthy relationships, toxicity, and family violence and [2] Delivery of the K.I.N.D program; a young person’s psycho-educational behaviour change program directed at young people using violence in intimate partner and/or family of origin relationships. The role will include service delivery [individual and group work], evaluation activities as well as sector liaison and collaboration.
*NB Male identifying candidates will not be required to facilitate Young Women’s groupwork but will deliver the K.I.N.D program exclusively
You will possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, 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:
- An understanding of, and commitment to BYS’s vision, values and objectives and demonstrated experience working within a client-focussed, strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework
- Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young people with complex needs and ability to develop strong rapport with young people
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the intersectionality of attachment, trauma, development, substance misuse, mental health, homelessness, cultural differences, societal and community view of gender norms
- Demonstrated knowledge, gendered understanding and strong analysis of domestic and family violence including risk assessment and safety planning
- Ability to work with young people experiencing violence as well as young people who use violence
- Experience facilitating individual sessions as well as psycho-educational group work
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including strong interpersonal & written skills, and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of others
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!
Safe Young Mums and Bubs Manager
The Opportunity
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight [2-year contract with possibility of extension, in line with current funding contract]
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The role manages the development and roll out of the new BYS Safe Young Mums and Bubs 24/7 Supported Accommodation Program. Service delivery involves centre based, mobile outreach support and groupwork. The Safe Young Mums and Bubs program will aim to reduce child safety statutory interventions for the children of young mums at risk of homelessness and/or domestic and family violence (DFV).
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 knowledge of issues impacting young parents experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including mental health, developmental trauma, and a gendered understanding of Youth DFV.
- Knowledge of childhood development, attachment, parenting support and the impact of trauma on these domains.
- Highly developed critical thinking, problem solving, risk assessment and risk management skills and the demonstrated application of these in a frontline service delivery setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and effectively manage a team of professional staff including quality practice involving high level risk assessment, monitoring performance, reporting and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and service responses with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
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!
Quality Lead
The Opportunity
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 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 tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology 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:
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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!
Child Support Worker
The Opportunity
- Part-time | 30.4 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave [Pro-rata]
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The child support worker will provide childcare for Parenting Group on Tuesdays and SAGE Group on Thursdays – a psycho-educational and social group for identifying women, genderfluid, persons, or non binary folk with experiences of unhealthy relationships. This position supports parent/child interaction and works on providing age-appropriate activities for each child’s development. Required, at times, to provide childcare support to children whilst parents need to focus on activities or discussions during group work.
You will possess a qualification in childcare and relevant experience working with children; 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 strengths-based and trauma informed practice framework.
- Ability to work in alignment with the Young Family team Practice Framework
- Strong communication skills
- Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills
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 [DFV] 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 possess a tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy 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 & 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 demand
- 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.
We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Volunteer Cook
The Opportunity
- Part-time | 3 hours on Tuesday morning [9.30am – 12.30pm]
- Great team culture!
This position supports our work with young parents and children who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and/or domestic and family violence by providing a home cooked meal during group sessions.
The groups provide parenting skills, education, therapeutic group work and opportunities for families and young people to socialise and build friendships, networks and relationships with others. Our groups run twice weekly from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
You will 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.
Tell us why you’d be the best candidate for the role!
Responsibilities:
- Cook and prepare nutritionally sound home-style meals for a group
- Pre-plan meals and the ingredients required and communicate this to Group Coordinators
- Clean kitchen and preparation area throughout process
- Potential for young people to gain cooking skills and wisdom in preparing nutritious meals
- Safe food preparation knowledge and skill
- Ability to be flexible, adapt to last minute changes and navigate sharing the kitchen space with other staff, young people and children
- Flexible, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, ethical, accountable and non-judgemental approach when engaging in conversations with young people who may be experiencing complex needs
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!
