Flexible Education Youth Worker

Closes: 11 June 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4 / School Assistant 4

Salary: $79,668 - $93,416 plus superannuation

Position No: 46843

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 May 2026

Contact Officer: Merran Peisker on ***email_hidden*** or 0479198***

Details: The Youth Worker role at Flexible Education will be part of a multidisciplinary team to support high school aged young people to engage in learning. The role will include:

• providing transport to young people to and from school in the Flexible Education vehicles
• working with young people to support their engagement in the outreach program
• support students to regulate
• monitor students’ progress
• support / deliver programs as part of the program

The ideal candidate has experience in providing timely, high-quality services. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of supports and be familiar with education settings. They will also have the ability to impact positively on student outcomes through developing a strong understanding of student need, trauma informed practice, strong communication and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work within the Safe and Supportive Schools policy, have strong interpersonal skills and be able to successfully prioritise competing priorities in their day-to-day work.

Eligibility/Other requirements

MANDATORY

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Current Driver’s Licence

DESIRABLE

• Certificate IV in Youth Work
• First Aid Certificate
• Trauma Informed Training
• Cultural Awareness Training

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 January 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This position will be filled at either a Administrative Services Officer Class 4 or School Assistant 4 level, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Applicants should address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description based on the role you wish to apply for. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (max three pages), a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 January 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.