CareerPlan

Education Youth Worker

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time$65k2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22
Based in Australia

Core

Provide case management and wellbeing support to vulnerable and disengaged young people to help them reconnect with education and achieve employment outcomes.

Role type

Youth worker / Case manager

Builds

Student support plans, wellbeing goals, and coordinated support services

Domain

Education / Youth services / Vocational training

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Case management, stakeholder engagement, crisis intervention, intervention strategies, relationship building, problem solving

Preferred skills

Vocational education pathway knowledge, Blue Card clearance

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Case manage at-risk students from assessment to review; Develop and monitor case plans and wellbeing goals; Coordinate support services with families, teachers, and external providers; Monitor attendance and implement intervention strategies; Provide classroom, individual, and small-group support; Support student wellbeing through crisis intervention and referrals

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC