Youth Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service5%Microsoft Office5%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
The Salvation Army
Anglicare
Own Company
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 127 profiles for Youth Workers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Youth Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $98,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,067 – $138,092 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Volunteer- SADA
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSchedule ManagementDrivingYouth Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipData EntryMedication AdministrationFood PreparationCleaningYouth Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCertificate IVFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBartendingHospitalityFood ProductionCleaningYouth Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckMR LicenceSkills
ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTraining & DevelopmentData EntryBusiness AnalysisYouth WorkIndigenous youth and family worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard Mental Health First AidBlue CardCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSolution DevelopmentSchedule ManagementComputer SkillsFlexible SchedulingYouth Support Officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementChild Welfare Services ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenYouth Services ExperienceYouth Work
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What's the average time to fill a youth worker role?
The average time to fill a youth worker role is 23 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do youth workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a youth worker include: communication skills, customer service and microsoft office.
What licenses or certifications are common for youth workers?
Common licenses or certifications for youth workers include: First Aid Certification, Blue Card and Full Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to youth workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to youth workers include: housekeeping, youth support officer and youth support worker / NDIS support worker.
What level of education is common for a youth worker?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a youth worker in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a youth worker?
Most youth workers have 14 years of professional experience.
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