Youth Workers & Mentors

Be the Difference: Mentor Young People Leaving Detention

Salary: $76,000 + Super & Benefits

Join a purpose-driven community organisation

Relocation assistance to support your move

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a. & Flexible work arrangements

Play a key leadership role in a brand-new youth justice program

Support staff wellbeing while shaping program culture and delivery

Who We Are

Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd. (BHCC) is a purpose-driven, community-based organisation delivering life-changing programs across regional and rural Queensland since 1997. We’ve supported thousands of people to navigate mental illness, addiction, disadvantage and complex needs — moving from isolation to connection, from stigma to purpose.

Our work is grounded in recovery-oriented practice, “No Wrong Door” principles, and a deep commitment to lived experience, cultural respect and inclusion. We are proud to be launching the Staying on Track (SoT) program, supporting young people aged 10–17 who are exiting detention, helping them safely reintegrate into their families and communities, with wraparound support for education, training, employment, cultural identity, and resilience.

About the Opportunity

As a Youth Mentor, you will be a steady, reliable presence for young people during one of the most important transitions of their lives. You’ll support them from detention into community life — providing mentoring, guidance and practical help, particularly during the first 72 hours post-release.

Key responsibilities include:

Mentoring young people across home, school, and community settings

Providing outreach, transport and support at appointments

Building cultural identity and resilience through one-on-one support

Offering continuity and stability during high-risk periods

About You

You are committed to walking alongside young people and creating safe, trusting relationships. You’ll bring:

Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or similar

Hands-on experience supporting young people with complex needs

Cultural awareness and respect for lived experience

Lived experience or cultural connection highly valued

Traditional Owners of the Wide Bay region strongly encouraged to apply

Why You’ll Love Working With BHCC

Competitive salary + salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance to support your move

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel reimbursement + Access to fleet vehicles

5 days of additional Health & Wellbeing Leave annually

Ongoing training, development, and cultural supervision

Be part of a new program where your voice matters from day one

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about strengthening families and supporting young people to reintegrate successfully, this is your chance to make a lasting difference - APPLY NOW to join BHCC and the Staying on Track (SoT) program.