Please note that we have casual & part-time positions available.
Wandiyali is a Newcastle-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisation. Our services operate throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region and Port Stephens.
Each year Wandiyali assists hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members through the delivery of its many services.
The aim of Wandiyali and its services is to ‘Keep our Culture Strong’. We do this by focusing our services on children, families, strength, culture and community.
Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in the world within a growing Organisation and not just a job?
Are you passionate about supporting children and their families to thrive? Are you looking for a workplace with a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages and practices work-life balance to promote well-being for all team members?
Then this may be the job for you!
The Opportunity
The ITC Youth Worker is responsible for providing day-to-day care and support to children and young
people in Intensive Therapeutic Care settings. The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and
therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and development. The ITC Youth Worker
collaborates with the care team to implement therapeutic care plans and activities, ensuring the
emotional, physical, and social well-being of children and young people.
The PSP ITC Youth Worker has the following key accountabilities:
- Direct Care and Support
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Competence
- Crisis Management
- Collaboration and Communication
- Professional Development
The Benefits
As a Wandiyali PSP ITC Youth Worker, you benefit from additional career development support, including,
· 12 weeks induction.
· Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
You will also have the option to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
· Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
· Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
· Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.
How to Apply To apply
Successful applicants will be invited to a recruitment assessment day.
For this position please attach:
· A current resume
· A cover letter introducing yourself, and the below;
•A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our organisation.
•Identify as Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander or Culturally confident and able to demonstrate their knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.
•Qualifications: A Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or a related field (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe), additionally a current First Aid and CPR certification, valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.
•Demonstrated experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex trauma, behavioural concerns, or in Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings.
•Strong skills in managing challenging behaviours and experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed practices is highly desirable.
Closing date: 07.08.2025
Please note applications may close earlier than the stated date, if a suitable applicant is found.
For further information please contact;
Talana Kilroy
Senior People and Culture Officer
49575900 or talana@wandiyali.com.au
An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
