Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 59645
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 December 2025
Contact Officer: Oliver DaRoza on Oliver.DaRoza@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 620 52022

Details: The Senior Youth Workers will work as a team to support the delivery of an evidence and data driven Youth Support Service to students. The Senior Youth Worker will use their skills and experience support the Youth Support work Service provision and the professional practice of a team of Youth Support Workers.

Senior Youth Workers provide professional learning and professional practice supervision for school-based youth support workers. The Youth Work Coordinator provides professional supervision for the Senior Youth Workers. The Director/Team Leader oversees the operational needs of the project and the Senior Director (Clinical Practice) oversees the strategic and policy direction of the Service.

The ideal candidate has experience in leading and building teams capable of providing timely, high-quality services. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of supports and be familiar with education settings and can impact positively on student outcomes through developing a strong understanding of needs, strengthening communication, building capacity in schools and championing Directorate commitments to continuous improvement.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Highly Desirable

Possession of a current driver’s licence and access to a private vehicle.
The Senior Youth Worker role requires that applicants have obtained, at a minimum, an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent.
A minimum of three years work experience in youth work or equivalent.
Relevant experience in education or a related area.
A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector.
Qualification and experience in delivering professional supervision, or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Completion or willingness to undertake training:
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Cultural Awareness
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Minimisation.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 19 January 2026 until 18 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (max four pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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