Vacancies
Youth Advocacy Centre
South Brisbane, Brisbane QLD, Australia
Part-time
Brisbane based
Part time - 22 hours per week
12 month contract with potential for an extension
SCHCADS Award Level 5/6 (depending on experience)
About You
You are looking for a part-time role in a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people.
You are enthusiastic about working with young people and the people who support them, is young person-centric and respects the right of young people to be involved in decisions which affect them and their lives, and is passionate about the law, legal system and young people’s legal rights within that system.
The YAC’s Community Legal Education (CLE) officer attends schools, youth agencies and organisations across Brisbane to provide information so that young people can better understand the law and how it affects or applies to them and legal processes. The CLE Officer provides workers with young people (youth workers, teachers, school guidance officers, etc) with information and training about legal issues relevant to their work and their clients.
About Us:
This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track! YAC has a multidisciplinary team delivering services across the greater Brisbane area generally, to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the youth justice and/or child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
YAC values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; those from ethnically diverse communities; and LGBTIQ+ persons.
YAC has an expectation that all staff will be reliable and punctual, both within the office and in responding to young people and their families, and that they will support diversity and respect in the workplace and in their practice.
We offer:
- Generous salary packaging in accordance with the Award
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
- Access to regular supervision, including external supervision as required.
- Access to professional development opportunities
A bit about the Service
Our Community Legal Education program exists to develop and deliver legal information and education:
- to young people and workers with young people
- about the law, legal system and young people’s legal rights within that system
- which is young person-centric and respects the right of young people to be involved in decisions which affect them and their lives.
About the role - Summary of responsibilities (see full details in Position Description)
- Develop resources for, and give info sessions to, young people.
- Lead projects delivering legal information focusing on specific areas of the law relevant to young people.
- Develop and update (as needed) resources for, and deliver training or information sessions to youth workers, and other people working with young people.
- Contribute to the critique of current and proposed law and youth policy and to raising the awareness of the government and the community
- Comply with reporting obligations as required by funding requirements.
For this role, you must have:
- Tertiary qualification in Law or similar qualification incorporating a comprehensive knowledge of the Queensland Legal System in particular the criminal law system.
- Possession of a positive Qld Working with Children check (“Blue Card”).
- Possession of a clean “C” class Driver’s Licence.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a permanent visa which allows you to work as advertised.
Please access and read the full Position Description here, prior to submitting your application.
Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting BOTH of the following:
- Resumé including the names and contact details of at least two referees
- a letter or summary of experience addressing the “Required skills & qualifications” listed in the position description.
Please email admin@yac.net.au or phone (07) 3356 1002 if you have any questions regarding this position.
Applications close 5:00pm Monday, 15 April 2024 however, please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will commence Interviewing suitable applicants as applications are received.
Full time - 38 hours per week
Based in South Brisbane
Lead a great Team
Generous salary packaging
About You
YAC is seeking a person who is enthusiastic about working with young people by providing strong leadership to an already existing Team of Youth Workers and Caseworkers within our Bail and Order Support Service (BOSS).
You will manage this service which provides assistance to young people in the youth justice system to support their diversion from the system and to successfully complete their court orders.
About Us:
This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track! YAC has a multidisciplinary team delivering services across the greater Brisbane area generally, to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the youth justice and/or child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
YAC values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; those from ethnically diverse communities; and LGBTIQ+ persons.
YAC has an expectation that all staff will be reliable and punctual, both within the office and in responding to young people and their families, and that they will support diversity and respect in the workplace and in their practice.
We offer:
- Generous salary packaging in accordance with the Award
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
- Access to regular supervision, including external supervision as required.
- Access to professional development opportunities
A bit about the Service
BOSS aims for:
- increased compliance with bail conditions and court orders;
- positive changes in relation to: learning/employment, family relationships, housing/accommodation and cultural and community connectedness;
- a reduction in the risk of re-offending while on bail and in the longer term.
About the role - Summary
Team and program management responsibilities:
- ensure that there is balance between managing the BOSS team and ensuring the interests of YAC as a whole are upheld
- ensure the successful implementation of BOSS in accordance with the service agreement
- meet reporting requirements
- ensure a positive and harmonious team environment
- provide regular direct supervision and guidance to the casework staff and the youth workers in the program
- participate in quarterly service meetings with the funding body
- develop and maintain positive relationships
- identify and monitor youth justice, remand and youth sector issues associated with this program and YAC.
Case management and support responsibilities:
- engage with casework staff to ensure appropriate needs assessment and case planning, management and review in relation to a young person’s bail and order support
For this role, you must have:
- Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Social Work, Human Services or other relevant discipline and a minimum of five years working in a relevant environment, or equivalent.
- Current positive Working with Children Check (“Blue Card”) (Qld ‘No Card, No Start’ rule applies).
- Clean “C” class Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Please access and read the full Position Description, here prior to submitting your application.
Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting BOTH of the following:
- Resumé including the names and contact details of at least two referees
- a letter or summary of experience addressing the “Required skills & qualifications” listed in the position description.
Please email admin@yac.net.au or phone (07) 3356 1002 if you have any questions regarding this position.
Applications close 5:00pm Monday, 15 April 2024 however, please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will commence Interviewing suitable applicants as applications are received.
Family Support Advocate - Part time Contract
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- 8 month Contract - 4 June 2024 - 4 February 2025 inclusive
- South Brisbane based
- SCHCDS Award Level 4
- Generous salary packaging options
About Us
This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected community legal and social welfare agency for young people and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track! YAC has a multidisciplinary team delivering services across the greater Brisbane area generally, to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in the youth justice and/or child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
YAC values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; those from ethnically diverse communities; and LGBTIQ+ persons.
We offer
- Generous salary packaging in accordance with the Award
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
- Access to regular supervision, including external supervision as required
- Access to professional development opportunities
About You
YAC is seeking a person to join our small Family Support Team for an 8 month contract! You will be enthusiastic about working with young people and their families with complex needs, enjoys advocating for young people and families, and responding to their support needs.
You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work or similar with at least 2 years’ experience OR at least five (5) years’ work experience in similar roles
- Possession of a “C” class Driver’s Licence
- Possession of a Working with Children Blue card
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency or a visa which allows you to work as advertised
You will be able to demonstrate.
- High level of interpersonal skills, oral communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to work with young people with complex needs and their families
- Sound understanding of attachment theory, the impacts of trauma at a child and family level, strengths based practice and a commitment to social justice principles
- Ability to work flexibly and innovatively in response to the support needs of young people and their families, and contribute to assessments and client centred case plans
- Cultural capability, particularly in engaging and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities; peoples of ethnically diverse background; and a demonstrated understanding of working appropriately with LGBTIQ+ young people; and young people with a disability
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated and manage own time efficiently
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders
- Excellent record keeping skills and proven competence using computer programs and databases (Word, Excel)
- Commitment to YAC’s values and social justice principles
Please access and read the full Position Description prior to submitting your application.
Please apply for this role via SEEK by submitting BOTH of the following:
- Resumé including the names and contact details of at least two referees
- a letter or summary of experience addressing the “Required skills & qualifications” listed in the position description.
Please email admin@yac.net.au or phone (07) 3356 1002 if you have any questions regarding this position.
Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday, 30 April 2024 however, please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will commence Interviewing suitable applicants as applications are received.
Contact YAC
Street address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101
Mailing address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101
Tel: (07) 3356 1002
Bussiness hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
If you need urgent assistance outside of these hours:
- Youth Legal Advice Hotline 1800 527 527 (Mon to Thurs 8am - 9pm, Friday 8am to Sunday 5pm)
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- Homelessness Hotline 1800 474 753 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- If you are over 18, and seeking access to Mental Health Services in Queensland, Acute Care Team on 1300 MHCALL (1300 64 2255).