Brand New Alternative Education Program!

Get involved in the establishment of a brand-new service!

Ohana for Youth, in partnership with 54 reasons, is excited to announce the launch of a new holistic alternative learning program that aims to reconnect Mount Isa young people involved in the youth justice system with education, training or employment pathways. We support these young people with a wraparound crew of specialist teachers, teacher aides, youth support and family support staff. We’re looking for people just like you: innovative, creative and compassionate.

Ohana for Youth, is a non-for-profit charity on the Gold Coast, which provides alternative education to over 900 young people Years 7-12 across their two Special Assistance Schools, Ohana College in Logan, Brisbane and Arcadia College in Robina, Gold Coast. Ohana’s schools support students who have disengaged or are at significant risk of disengagement from traditional educational settings, due to personal challenges such as learning difficulties, mental health concerns, bullying, domestic and family violence and/or other barriers. The Colleges foster continuous engagement and cater to individual needs and interests through tailored educational and wellbeing programs.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

You will make a difference by:

· Supporting the delivery of a tailored, alternative educational program to support young people engaged with. youth justice to re-engage into educational or other pathways

· Supporting a team of support staff to deliver high-quality, holistic alternative programs

· Supporting the teacher in delivering literacy and numeracy intervention programs

· One-on-one support within the alternative learning setting

Note: If the Teacher Aide isn’t quite right for you, we’re also looking for the below roles for this program:

· x 1 Teacher Position - Advertised by Ohana for Youth via Seek.

· x 1 Senior Practitioner - Advertised by 54 reasons

· x 2 Youth Specialists – Advertised by 54 reasons

This role requires:

· Demonstrated extensive experience in supporting young people in the classroom or other alternative programs

· Demonstrated experience in the delivery of literacy and numeracy programs

· Demonstrated skills, knowledge, understanding and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families, families at risk, and young people involved in the youth justice system

· Cert IV in Education Support or other relevant qualification in a related field, and significant experience in the field of education

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Friday 22nd August 2025

For any queries, contact Executive Principal- Tahlia Lasczik at [email protected].

All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.