
Youth Worker (Back on Track)
Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
Posted 4 days ago
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
What we're offering
- Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
- We are a child-safe organisation
- Pathways to grow your career
- Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary support team to providing a mentoring and support service to young people and families disengaged from school.
About the Role
Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary Support Team to provide a mentoring and support service to students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve transition, attendance and retention.
Period of Appointment
4 August 2025 to 25 September 2026
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Desirable Requirements
- A current driver’s licence.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement of Duties (PDF)
Statement of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria; and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the 15th of June 2025.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email [email protected].
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Di King
Title: Program Manager - Back on Track - Student Engagement
Phone: 0432 606 508
Email: [email protected]
About Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
The Department for Education, Children and Young People is responsible for Child Safety, Youth Justice, Public Education, Out of Home Care, Libraries and Child and Family Learning Centres.
We’re working together with a shared commitment to ensure all children and young people in Tasmania are known, safe, well and learning.
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