Youth Support Worker
- Work in a culturally rich, community‑focused environment
- Opportunities for supervision, growth & development.
- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually & 5 weeks annual leave
About Anglicare NT
Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Opportunity
In this role, you’ll provide trauma‑informed, culturally safe, and youth‑focused support to young people and their families across the ReConnect and #U‑Turn programs. You’ll build strong, respectful relationships, deliver group programs that support life skills and positive decision‑making, and help young people stay connected to culture, community, and family. Your work will also include supporting young people involved in youth justice, contributing to safety and risk assessments, participating in school holiday programs, and helping create opportunities that promote participation, empowerment, and confidence.
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who brings a mix of heart, resilience, cultural respect, and practical experience.
The right person will:
Have experience working with young people and families
You understand the challenges young people face and have at least two years’ experience supporting them in community settings. You can build trust, show empathy, and create safe environments for young people to grow and thrive.
Be confident engaging young people who may have experienced trauma
You know how to connect with young people using assertive outreach and strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approaches. You’re steady under pressure and able to respond calmly and appropriately during crisis situations.
Show cultural understanding and respect
This role requires deep cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families, and communities. Local cultural knowledge or language skills are highly valued.
Communicate well and work collaboratively
You’re able to communicate clearly with young people, families, community organisations, and other service providers. You enjoy working as part of a team but can also operate independently, prioritising tasks and managing competing demands.
Be organised, reliable, and committed to quality practice
You’re comfortable with documentation, case notes, data entry and using ICT systems. You take pride in good record‑keeping and following policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Embrace our values
Hope. Kindness. Respect. Fairness. Integrity.
You bring these into your everyday practice and relationships.
Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Manager Youth & Family Services on 89393400
Applications are being assessed on receipt, so speed is key! The sooner you apply the better.
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination
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