Youth Worker

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

Wiltja Boarding is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Youth Worker to join our Active Night Shift team at Lightsview. In this important role, you will work directly with Anangu secondary students who board at Wiltja and study at Avenues College.

You will actively support students' safety, wellbeing and learning by engaging with them in the boarding environment and contributing to a range of health, educational, and recreational activities. Your focus will be on building positive relationships and helping improve students' social and educational outcomes during their time away from home.

If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal students and thrive in a dynamic, overnight setting, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A professional qualification in youth work, community services, or an allied field

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

Further information:

Due to genuine occupational requirements, we are seeking to fill the following positions:

• 1 x Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Male Youth Worker

• 2 x Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Youth Workers (one male, one female)

These requirements are in place to best support the needs of the young people we work with.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 847429 . Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 5 July 2026.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via tel: (08) 835946***or email: *************@sa.gov.au