🌟 Youth Worker - Youth Leadership & Resilience Hub
📍 Gosford, Central Coast NSW
💼 Full-Time

Make an Impact. Change a Life. Shape the Future.

Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker to join our dynamic team at the Youth Leadership & Resilience Hub - an innovative program that transforms the lives of vulnerable young people aged 10–17 across the Central Coast.

At Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS), we believe in walking alongside young people as they navigate life’s challenges and shape their future. As a Youth Worker within our Youth Leadership & Resilience Hub, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating real change for at-risk young people aged 10–17 across the Central Coast. This role is more than providing support, it’s about empowering young people to break cycles of disadvantage, strengthen their resilience, and build meaningful pathways in life, education, and employment. You’ll be working within a well-respected community organisation with over 37 years of experience in delivering targeted, person-centred support that transforms lives. If you're driven to create impact and thrive in a values-based, supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will:

✔️ Provide one-on-one and group-based support to young people
✔️ Empower young people to identify their goals and take positive action
✔️ Deliver wellbeing-focused programs, workshops, and creative initiatives
✔️ Support emerging mental health and psychosocial needs
✔️ Connect young people with vital services and community resources
✔️ Work flexibly across RYSS locations, The Hub, and in outreach settings across the Central Coast.

What You'll Bring

Certificate IV (minimum) in Youth Work, Social Work, Case Management or a related field

Experience working with at-risk or vulnerable young people

Understanding of trauma-informed, youth-centred, and strength-based practice

Knowledge of child protection, mental health, family support, and community services

Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Passion for making a real difference in young lives!

Why Join RYSS?

At RYSS, you’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated team driven by purpose. As a leading youth support service on the Central Coast, we offer:

Meaningful and impactful work

Strong organisational values and collaborative culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities

A trauma-informed workplace with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing

The chance to help shape the future of young people in your community!

Be part of the change. Be part of the solution.

Learn more about RYSS: www.ryss.com.au

RYSS believes in maintaining a diverse workforce that represents the broader Australian community, and we value all applications of Indigenous Australians, individuals with disability, those with culturally and linguistically diverse heritage, and people within the LGBTQIA+ community.

NOTE: Must have current Working with Children Check Clearance, Police Check and NDIS Worker Check for suitability for working with children, youth and vulnerable people and comply with relevant legislative requirements.