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.
- 29% of the young people we support are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
- over 1 in 4 identify as LGBTIQAP+,
- and 11 % are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Housing and Tenancy Manager
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The Housing and Tenancy Manager position leads a support team of Youth Housing Specialists, and a small Community Housing tenancy management team to provide housing and support to young people and young families in properties managed by BYS and in other forms of housing including social housing and private rental.
You will hold tertiary qualification in Leadership and Management, Social Work or a comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field; you will 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 and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework.
- Ability to work in alignment with the Young Family Team Practice Framework.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills.
- Non-judgmental, child focused, a team player, initiative, friendly, open minded, fun
loving, gentle, kind, calm and caring.
We strongly 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 Wednesday 27, September 2023.
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!
Young Families Brief Intervention Worker
- Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
- Excellent salary packaging benefits
The Young Families Brief Intervention worker position provides young families 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 hold 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 and commitment to BYS vision, objectives and practice framework.
- Ability to work in alignment with the Young Family Team Practice Framework.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good planning, prioritising and organisational skills.
- Non-judgmental, child focused, a team player, initiative, friendly, open minded, fun
loving, gentle, kind, calm and caring.
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 9, October 2023.
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!
