Lead Youth Worker

About Us: DCC Industry Group is dedicated to enriching lives through our key divisions: Youth & Communities, Allied Health, Workforce, and Disability Services. Our goal is to provide services that empower individuals across all stages of life, supporting their well-being and personal growth in every aspect of their journey. About The Role: In this role, you will collaborate with the House Manager to develop and implement program structures and weekly activities. Your responsibilities will include conducting inductions and training sessions, facilitating performance evaluations, and maintaining prompt communication with stakeholders. Additionally, you will manage administrative tasks such as petty cash and incident reporting, while providing trauma-informed care to children and young people facing complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds. About You: The ideal candidate is experienced in residential youth work, passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values. Availability Required As a Lead Youth Worker, you must be able to do this schedule: Example of the Lead Youth Worker roster; Week 1 - Monday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) Tuesday: Off/No Shift Wednesday: Off/No Shift Thursday: 4pm – 10pm Sleepover / 6am – 8am Friday: Off/No Shift Saturday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) Sunday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) Week 2- Monday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) Tuesday: 4pm – 10pm Sleepover / 6am – 8am Wednesday: 4pm – 10pm Sleepover / 6am – 8am Thursday: Off/No Shift Friday: 8am – 4pm (8hours) Saturday: Off/No Shift Sunday: Off/No Shift What’s On Offer: Permanent part-time employment (minimum 30 hours per week contract) Sleepover allowance Attractive pay rate at SCHADS level 3.4, plus superannuation. Set roster No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift Career progression Being that DCC are promoters of healthy work/life balance, employees are encouraged to take their annual leave. Qualifications / Requirements: 1 years' experience in residential youth work Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar Current QLD Blue Card Current Open or P2 Australian driver's license Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain Proven experience in leading and developing staff If this sounds like an opportunity for you or should you have further questions or require more information, please contact hr@dccgroup.org.au. We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. DCC Industry Group is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA, women, and First Nations people to apply. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $41.45 per hour Education: Certificate I - IV (Preferred) Experience: Residential Youth Work: 1 year (Preferred) Licence/Certification: QLD Blue Card (Preferred) Police check (Preferred) Work Authorisation: Australia (Required) Work Location: In person

Location: Ipswich, Queensland, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025