Not all heroes wear capes … but plenty of them are here at Youth Projects!
A bit about us We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage.
Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.
This is (some) of what we got up to: Over 8,000 people accessed our services Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program Awarded 'Great Place to Work' 2022 and 2023 Providing a safe and inclusive workplace as 88% of our 2024 workforce identifying to have lived or living experience Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like?
Come join the Youth Projects Team.
A bit about the role As a Senior Youth Coach, you will tackle youth disadvantage and support young people to address complex barriers to employment, education and/or training.
The Senior Youth Coach will be an enabler who connects the needs of young people aged 15 to 24 with the needs of the local labour market (employers).
Through direct case management, developing and delivering innovative activity-based groups, building employer relationships and providing ongoing, intensive interventions and support, the main responsibility of the Youth Coach is to mentor young people into sustainable employment and vocational pathways.
Key Requirements: Qualifications: Possession of a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Career Development, or Employment Services is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Professional Experience: Proven experience in employment services, training industries, and/or community/youth sectors, demonstrating a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people seeking employment or education/training opportunities.
Leadership and Team Support: Ability to take on a leadership role within the team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to colleagues while contributing to the overall success and growth of the program.
Youth Engagement Expertise: Demonstrated ability to assertively engage and support young people, understanding and addressing the diverse and complex barriers they face in accessing employment, education, or training.
Client-Centered Approach: A commitment to engaging with service users, employers, and industry representatives with respect, dignity, and a non-judgmental attitude, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
The Senior Youth Coach will also take a leadership role within the team and support the Team Leader and Regional Manager to drive program performance along with developing and implementing projects.
Now ... let's talk about you You're passionate about tackling?youth disadvantage?on the frontline.
You understand the importance of assertively engaging and?supporting?young people?to empower them to address complex barriers to?employment.
You have experience working in the employment services, youth work, social work or a mix of all.
?You love people and can engage with employers, industry and service users with respect, dignity and no judgement full stop.
You're full of creative ways to meet our service users where they are at and believe that engagement shouldn't be a one size fits all model.
You always see the person, not just their immediate situation because you understand that everyone has different needs, and that is okay.
Why should you work with us?
We're all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work!
Our team brings high energy to everything we do, but we also know when take it easy.
Flexibility is key here—whether you're tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we've got your work/life balance covered.
And let's not forget, every day you're here, you're making a real impact to real people.
But that's just the start.
Check out these awesome perks waiting for you: Free, locally roasted coffee at the office? A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses Flexible work environment?& flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working 17.5% Annual Leave Loading? Uncapped Employee Assistance Program? Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days Have you made it this far?
If you're still reading, we think there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person.
Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for the Job."
Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified.
Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children's Check or Police Check.
Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates.
Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation,?providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe.
Youth Projects has zero tolerance We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues.
We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment.
We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.
We are not only changing lives, but saving lives.
Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention.
The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.
