Link Worker: Transition to Work (TtW)

Morley, WA

Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people to build brighter futures?

Do you bring strong experience in engaging and empowering youth facing barriers to education and employment?

Are you motivated by creating pathways to meaningful, sustainable jobs and training opportunities?

Can you build trust, inspire confidence, and connect young people to opportunities that change lives?

We are looking for a Link Worker to join our Transition to Work (TtW) team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on working with young people who are disengaged, at risk of long-term unemployment, or facing multiple barriers. You will walk alongside them as they develop the skills, confidence and connections needed to transition into work, apprenticeships, traineeships or further education.

This is a role for someone who makes an impact through empathy, motivation, and action.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with youth, unemployed, or disadvantaged people in a supportive role

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people

Confidence in connecting Participants to education, training and employment pathways

A collaborative, team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to work independently

Organisational skills and digital literacy to manage caseloads and deliver outcomes

An outcome-focused approach with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications in Employment Services, Youth Work, Training, Human Resource Management or Behavioural Sciences (advantageous, not essential)

Relevant experience in Employment Services or a similar industry (highly desirable)

What you will bring:

A passion for working with young people and helping them overcome barriers

The ability to deliver tailored, person-centred support that leads to real outcomes

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a can-do attitude

Commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional integrity

Why join our Organisation:

Eighty9 Limited (ABN 88 485 417 134 / ACN 668 673 121) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and, as the parent entity of Status we are able to offer our employees salary sacrificing benefits, including Fringe Benefit Tax exempt payments of up to $15,900 per annum.

Our Employee Benefits include:

Above award salaries

A Performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits

Access to an Employee Assistance Program

A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided

Support from an internal team of dedicated specialists who will bring community connections, employer engagement, and on-the-job support to compliment your team and strengthen each Participant’s employment journey

About Eighty9 Limited:

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority. That is why we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as an outstanding provider of employment and training services. Supported by structures and systems that have national quality assurance recognition, we provide a work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website https://www.eighty9.org.au to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us and become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team.

How to apply:

Please apply through the ‘Apply’ link, and include a cover letter and resume to:

HR Department - Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer [email protected]

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on (08) 9250 4338.

A full Position Description is available at https://eighty9.org.au/work-with-us/

Your application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained, please contact us.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.