Youth Wellbeing Worker

Join the Kalwun Team - Make a Real Impact in Community!

* This is an identified position, applicants must be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person *

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, is calling on passionate changemakers to join our Youth Wellbeing team.

Whether you’re delivering frontline services, supporting our community behind the scenes, or helping to strengthen cultural connections, your work will make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland. Kalwun offers a wide range of programs across health, community, and family services, all grounded in culture, care, and connection.

About the role
Working with children and young people, the Youth Wellbeing Worker will enhance opportunities for these individuals to participate in activities that support the development of self-worth, community inclusion, and family relationships. The role requires a passion for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and a strong interest in the development of the holistic person, and a personal interest in health, spirituality, culture and personal well-being. We have one full time position and one short time contract position, both based at Burleigh.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, who are at risk of entering (or already in contact with) the Youth Justice system and promote stronger attachments and promotion of better life choices to enable the young person’s potential.
• Ensure delivery of support and coordination services are consistent with the developed and agreed Family Care Plan including supporting and assisting children and young people with attending health and non-health appointments
• Assist Family Wellbeing Workers with home visits of families, children and young people
• Working with a large range of stakeholders: parents, young people, vulnerable families, kinship/foster carers, Youth Justice, Queensland Police, Department of Child Safety, other essential service providers
• Deliver planned recreation and skill based youth programs (i.e. sports, arts, life skills etc.)
• Deliver support which ensures meaningful engagement in all decision making, with a bias toward building individual capability to participate in and lead the coordination of their own supports
• Implement principles and strategies to role model, mentor and teach young people necessary life skills

About You

You’re someone who:

• Builds strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Brings experience in working with youth
• Is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting others with heart and purpose

Selection criteria

Requirements

• A Blue Card for working with children is mandatory - the 'No Card No Start' policy applies
• Satisfactory national police check
• Current drivers' licence.
• LCS2 clearance withing 3 months of commencing employment (this is a risk-assessed role under the Child Protection Act 1999) - we will support you in obtaining this
• • IDENTIFIED POSITION - To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.

What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $82,000 per annum plus super
• Salary sacrifice of $15,900 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay, plus meal and entertainment expenses of $2,650
• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• 5 weeks annual leave + extra paid personal leave
• A workplace where mob lead the way.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Together, let’s build stronger futures for our kids, our families, and our communities.