<p><strong>Opportunity to be part of a specialist school environment and to make an impact on the lives of students using innovative teaching methods.</strong></p> <ul> <li><i>Registered Independent Specialist school</i></li> <li><i><strong>Highly attractive remuneration package&nbsp;with </strong>Salary packaging available (up to 30K per annum) to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay</i></li> <li><i>Position to commence early in 2026</i></li> </ul> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p>Djerriwarrh Community College is a registered independent specialist senior secondary school based in Melton.&nbsp; The College delivers the Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) certificate for students aged 15-19 years. It provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for young people who may have been disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education.</p> <p><strong>Role:</strong></p> <p>The Djerriwarrh Community College Youth Worker coordinates, implements, and continually enhances wellbeing programs and practices throughout the school. This role is essential in fostering a positive health and wellbeing culture and aims to enrich the student experience by offering direct support so every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Student Wellbeing &amp; Safety: &nbsp;</strong>leads wellbeing initiatives, student development, and promoted positive mental health in alignment with the College’s Strategic Plan.</li> <li><strong>Financial &amp; Administrative Management</strong>: in conjunction with the leadership team, oversees financial and wellbeing resource management, ensures compliance with data and funding requirements, conducts initial enrolment interviews and supports policy development and review.</li> <li><strong>Child Safety: </strong>ensuring student safety and wellbeing by promoting a child safe environment, supporting staff and families, and adhering to relevant policies and practices.</li> <li><strong>Relationships &amp; Communication: </strong>supports staff wellbeing, leads wellbeing meetings, builds positive relationships, maintains professional communication and connects students with the community.</li> <li><strong>Professional Standards and Development: </strong>maintain professional credentials, pursue continuous development, uphold conduct and privacy standards, and participate in regular external supervision sessions.</li> </ul> <p><u>This is full time, ongoing position commencing in early 2026.</u></p> <p><strong>Skills/Qualifications:</strong></p> <p>Essential:</p> <ul> <li>Satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.</li> <li>Current Victorian Drivers Licence.</li> <li>A relevant tertiary qualification in Youth Work/Social Work or similar.</li> <li>Experience in leading staff in wellbeing strategies and restorative practice approaches.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>Experience of working in independent special assistance sector is advantageous.</li> <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid Training or willingness to undertake.</li> <li>Berry Street Education Model Training or willingness to undertake.</li> <li>First Aid Training and Anaphylaxis Training or willingness to undertake.</li> <li>A commitment to Equal Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices.</li> <li>A commitment to continuous school improvement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Position Description:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://djerriwarrh.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Youth-Worker-PD-January-2026.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Click here</strong></a> for Position Description. All completed applications must be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jobs@djerriwarrh.org?subject=Youth%20Worker%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jobs@djerriwarrh.org</a>?subject=Youth%20Worker%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:jobs@djerriwarrh.org?subject=Youth%20Worker%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jobs@djerriwarrh.org</a></strong></p> <p>Please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://djerriwarrh.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Applications-Direction-Youth-Worker-January-2026.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Application Directions</strong></a>&nbsp;before submitting your application.</p> <p><strong>Applications must include a cover letter, resume and address the nominated Key Selection Criteria. If you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Amy Farrell, Principal.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp;</strong>5:00pm Friday 23 January 2026</p> <p><strong>Note: </strong><i><strong>Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.</strong></i></p> <p><i>Djerriwarrh Community College acknowledges the Wurundjeri – Wathaurong People as the Traditional Owners of the land, skies and waterways on which our school is located.&nbsp;&nbsp;We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.</i></p>