Fixed Term, Part Time, 28 Hours Per Week | Until 30 March 2026

$35.17 - $38.37 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

We are currently seeking passionate and keen Youth Worker to join our PCYC Hervey Bay Youth Club for our Get Set For Work Program. If you are enthusiastic and have a gusto for increasing youth involvement in programs and events, then we want you!

The Get Set for Work Program is a State Government initiative that aims to provide skills to high school aged youth to enable them to successfully transition to further education or employment.

What we can offer

Permanent:

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
• Free PCYC Gym Membership
• 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
• Flexible work options may be available
• Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community!
• Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (permanent employees only)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

Reporting to the Youth Club Program Manager, you will research, plan implement and evaluate programs and activities that promote and increase participation of young people and meet the needs of the Queensland Governments – Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Get Set For Work initiative. The role will work towards the Association’s mission of improving communities through youth development. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Every interaction with our members is designed to contribute to their sense of belonging and growth. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. If this sounds like you, Click ‘apply’ to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description obtain more information.

About You

• Minimum Certificate III in youth work, community development/welfare, human services or related discipline or equivalent level of experience in social and community sector
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in undertaking the range of activities required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders including young people from diverse backgrounds
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.