Job Description

YOUTH WORKER

Part Time

5 days per week - 70 Hours Per Fortnight

Max Term - 8 Months

Located in Pakenham

Applications close COB Tuesday 9th June 2026.

TEACHING DIFFERENTLY!

ECG is an independent senior secondary college that offers an alternate education to mainstream school. As we continue to expand, our students will need your support to help them achieve their goals!

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Youth Worker to help support student's personal, social and emotional wellbeing and development through informal education, care or leisure approaches. Please note this is a max term position for 8 months to cover maternity leave.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Demonstrate, by personal behaviour, the values of Community College Gippsland.
• Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect, which utilises a strengths-based approach.
• Link with professional and community services to support and empower students to access services as required and strengthen their relationships with their families and other support networks.
• Promote and provide activities that encourage a sense of belonging and engagement with the school community.
• Assist students who are heightened to de-escalate and support them to manage a situation where they are struggling to control their emotions.
• Encourage participation of students in activity planning (e.g. sports, arts, outdoors, etc.), project development (community, educational, etc.), evaluation and review of activities.
• Facilitate a preventative approach to wellbeing support including developing student’s skills and knowledge in areas such as self-regulation, social and emotional wellbeing, and physical and mental health.
• Provide individual support of students at risk in the form of information, advice, advocacy, engagement, referral and case management including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Undertake relevant administration duties, including accurate documentation of all relevant client information, case notes and program outcomes.
• Liaise with Teachers, Learning Support staff and the Wellbeing Team to identify and support areas of need for students. Assist in the development of IEP’s (Social and Emotional Goals) and Support Plans as required.
• Contribute to the safety of all students by adhering to the Child Safe Policies, Procedures and Codes of Conduct to ensure all students with CCG are in a safe and inclusive learning environment. CCG is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG has zero tolerance for child abuse.

CAPABILITIES/KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The candidate should demonstrate experience and practical application of the following capabilities within a work setting:

• Communication & Engagement – communicates in ways that are clean, inclusive & respectful, adapts communication style to suit the age, culture & identified needs of the young person, recognises own judgements & assumptions about a young person needs & seeks feedback, records timely case notes with clear & concise language.
• Teamwork – works collaboratively with others in the support team to develop activities that address student needs, shows understanding of the responsibilities and boundaries of youth
  workers in the support team and respects the role of others in the support team.
• Resilience and Self Care – demonstrates awareness for own physical and mental wellbeing and seeks support when needed, reflects on practice & identifies stress triggers & develops strategies to reduce or manage these situations.
• Advocacy & Support – builds capacity within the young person to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them, advocates for environments that support young people’s resources
  to thrive through caring for their physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual & spiritual wellbeing.
• Cultural & Social Competency – respects the multiple, diverse & intersecting identities, cultures, abilities & backgrounds of young people, acknowledges the importance of social & cultural connection for young people’s sense of belonging, identity development, independence & wellbeing. an understanding of youth issues in the regions surrounding ECG Campus locations.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Police check
• Clear Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Drivers License

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Certificate IV or Diploma of Youth Work or equivalent qualification
• Youth workers are required to follow and practice “The Code of Ethical Practice for the Victorian Youth Worker Sector”, as outlined by YACVIC to ensure the programs and practices are safe for young people and are of a high standard.

If this sounds like the next step you want to take to make a difference to the community in a meaningful way, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.

For further information and a full position description please see our website https://ccg.asn.au/jobs/

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

United we belong. Together we thrive.

The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

At CCG we:

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination
• Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency
• Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff
• Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community