Disability Youth Engagement and Development Worker
Casual Role | Wangaratta-Based | Real Impact
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?
Merriwa Community Services (MCS) is looking for amazing, caring people to support young individuals in out-of-home care. If you're studying (or planning to study) Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or something similar — this is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real difference.
The Role: Disability Youth Engagement & Development Worker
Support a young person one-on-one to:
• Navigate daily routines (including personal care)
• Manage emotional and behavioural challenges
• Build confidence, independence, and life skills
• Stay connected with their community and support networks
You’ll work as part of a dedicated care team, alongside families, schools, and professionals — all focused on helping young people grow, heal, and thrive.
Why Work With Us?
• We’re a Child Safe, values-driven organisation that puts people first
• Competitive, above-award pay
• Ongoing professional development, including clinical and reflective supervision
• Work within a trauma-informed Therapeutic Care Model that guides everything we do
• Inclusive, supportive team culture where your voice truly matters
• Make a real impact — every shift counts
What You’ll Bring
• Great communication skills and emotional resilience
• Willingness to provide personal care and follow daily routines
• A team-first mindset, with empathy and professionalism
• Studying or qualified in a relevant field (Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family, Disability, or similar)
• Valid Working with Children Check, Police Check & NDIS Worker Screening
• Full driver’s licence
Bonus Points For:
• Experience supporting young people with disability or trauma
• Familiarity with the Therapeutic Care Model
• A background in community services, youth work, or allied health
• Knowledge of care planning and relevant legislation
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference for youth, we want to hear from you!
Apply now: Send your cover letter + resume to hr@merriwa.org.au
For a confidential chat or a copy of the PD, contact HR on 0419 656 426 or visit www.merriwa.org.au
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
