*Please note, this role is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026 covering Parental Leave.

About Veritas House

Veritas House is a vibrant, not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people, their families and carers.

About the Program/Team

The Youth Initiative (YI) is a growing service that provides support young people leaving statutory out-of-home care, aged between 16 and 21 years of age. The YI team work with young people to build their long-term capacity and resilience in order to permanently divert them from the homelessness service system.

Personal Advisors work with young people transitioning out of Permanency Support (Out of Home Care) who do not have established networks, for up to 3 years. The role includes working with young people to implement their leaving care plan, establish the life-long habit of growing and maintaining their support networks, navigate mainstream and specialist services, and manage crisis and change effectively.

Read more about the YI Program here:

DCJ Website - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=803236

Veritas House website - https://veritashouse.org.au/premiers-youth-initiative/

Key Responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationships with young people aged 18–25 as they transition from Out of Home Care into adulthood.

Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support that helps young people identify their goals and build independence.

Act as a consistent, reliable Personal Advisor—supporting young people for up to 3 years across key areas like housing, education, employment, and wellbeing.

Help young people navigate services such as mental health, AOD, and community programs—while empowering them to advocate for themselves.

Support young people into safe, stable accommodation, including developing the skills they need for independent or shared living.

Lead regular outreach and review meetings with clients and service partners to ensure supports remain relevant and effective.

Collaborate with housing providers, community services, and local networks to create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Keep accurate case notes and contribute to service improvement through data collection and reflection.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will bring:

A Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or related field (or working towards a Diploma/Degree).

Experience supporting young people from Out of Home Care using trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

Skilled in mentoring, goal setting, and care planning with young people who have complex needs.

Strong knowledge of youth services, care-leaver rights, and after-care supports.

Confident in building partnerships with a wide range of service providers and stakeholders.

Excellent organisation and communication skills, with the ability to travel regularly across Western NSW.

Why work with us

As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

An attractive salary dependent on your qualifications and experience

NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits

Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car

Additional leave once your probationary period is complete

Generous Discounts Platform

Working for a passionate, locally based community organisation

Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team

Individual and group supervision as well as other continuing professional development opportunities

To apply:

Attach your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and a statement that outlines how you meet the essential requirements.

Any questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Applications close at 9.00 am on Thursday 14th August 2025.

(Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as they apply so this ad may close sooner. So don't delay!)