About our role:
Carinity Education – Gladstone is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker – VET to support students engaged in Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.
This rewarding role provides an opportunity to work alongside young people as they develop confidence, practical skills, positive work habits, and pathways into further training and employment. Working closely with the VET Coordinator, trainers, and the wider school team, you will play an important role in encouraging student participation, fostering wellbeing, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
As a trusted mentor and positive role model, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Your day-to-day will involve:
- Support students participating in VET and practical learning programs, encouraging engagement, attendance, and achievement
- Build positive and meaningful relationships through mentoring, guidance, and behavioural support
- Help students develop confidence, resilience, workplace readiness, and practical life skills
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of projects, learning activities, and school-based programs
- Supervise practical work areas, promoting safe work practices and maintaining equipment and workspaces
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families, and external agencies to support positive student outcomes
- Foster an inclusive and respectful environment where young people feel supported, valued, and empowered
- Assist with administrative tasks, case notes, and reporting requirements
- Drive the school bus (LR licence required or willingness to obtain)
About you:
You are a compassionate, resilient, and positive individual who is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential. You build rapport easily, remain calm under pressure, and enjoy supporting students to achieve personal, educational, and vocational success.
In addition,
- Experience working within practical or vocational learning environments
- Background in youth work, education, training, community services or a related field
- A current Blue Card / Working with Children Check
- Previous experience supporting young people, particularly those at risk or from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Effective behaviour support and conflict resolution abilities
- Strong communication, mentoring and relationship-building
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain accurate records
The benefits of joining the Carinity team
At Carinity, we’re more than just a workplace. We’re a purpose-driven, not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted, and supported to reach their full potential.
Carinity Education – Gladstone is a Special Assistance School providing trauma-informed education and support for young people who need a learning environment that understands their unique challenges and strengths. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we work together to make that happen.
- Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
- Access to an employee assistance program
- At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
- On-going professional development and training
- Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day
If you’re passionate about empowering young people and want a career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
How do I apply?
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.