Specialist Refuge Practitioner

The Specialist Refuge Practitioner role is aimed at providing enhanced short-term support to those accessing the Wodonga Youth Refuge. It has been recognised that youth homelessness extends into adulthood, and therefore this service places significance upon the promotion and support of reconciliation with families; so that youth can remain at or return home. Thus, the aim of this service is to provide an early intervention approach to youth homelessness, by diverting youth away from the homelessness service system.

The Specialist Refuge Practitioner supports the aim of this service by providing a rapid response to youth entering the Wodonga Youth Refuge, addressing issues to prevent homelessness and family breakdown. This involves extensive assessment of the young person’s developmental, psychological, health and social needs, and specialist advice and support with relation to the identified needs. This position will work alongside the Youth Pathways & Reconnection Case Manager to provide input regarding the needs of the young person. Secondary consultation with other professionals may also be required.

Selection Criteria:

A relevant tertiary qualification such as Social Work, Welfare or Behavioural Science and/or proven relevant experience to this role.

Experience in the support and service delivery to youth with challenging behaviours, who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect.

Experience providing restorative practice and mediation to clients that are in crisis; and

The ability to undertake thorough and comprehensive assessments on client needs and circumstances and make recommendations based upon those assessments.

What we offer

Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Employee wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply

Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/ to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.

Applications will only be accepted when sent to recruitment@junction.org.au Please DO NOT use Quick Apply.

Your application must include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Statements addressing each of the selection criteria points (found in the application pack)

Submit your full application via email to recruitment@junction.org.au

Applications close at 10 am, Thursday 19th June 2025.

Please note, this position is part time (45 hours per fortnight) fixed term until 14 February 2026.

For any other inquiries, please contact People & Culture 02 6043 7400.

Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+