Educational Youth Worker (Junior Campus: Years 7-9)

We're growing! Help launch our new junior campus for years 7-9, opening Term 1 2027. Make a meaningful difference in a school that truly supports you.

• Full time, permanent role
• Join our new team at our junior campus, opening Term 1 2027
• Competitive rates, NFP salary packaging and free gym membership

We're growing! In January 2027, Y Community School opens its doors to a brand-new junior campus for year 7-9 students, and we want you to help us build it. As an Educational Youth Worker, you'll be part of our new junior campus’ learning support team, mentoring and supporting our newest students.

About Y Community School

We are an independent school focused on re-engaging young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education, supporting them to build the skills and confidence to reach their goals and create meaningful futures. Established in 2024, our senior campus in Epping provides a safe, inclusive space where students can thrive. Built on the pillars of wellbeing, academic growth and vocational opportunity, our program is founded on evidence, experience and a student led approach.

Want to know more about our school? Visit our website (copy link into your browser): https://www.yschool.vic.edu.au/. Or contact our Junior Campus Principal Sarah Abbott to arrange a tour: call 0402 088 260 or email sarah.abbott@yschool.vic.edu.au.

Our people matter

We recognise that our impact is driven by the people who support our students, and we deeply value the commitment you bring to their journey. We also offer great staff benefits, including:

• Up to $15,900 in tax free salary packaging each year, plus additional package options to boost your take home pay
• A flexible and supportive workplace
• Free on-site gym access
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Staff discounts on everyday expenses like shopping, gift cards and more through our employee benefits program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

What's the opportunity?

As an Educational Youth Worker with Y Community School, you'll mentor, guide and be a positive role model for students in years 7 to 9 at our junior campus. From in class support to excursions, you'll collaborate with teachers and use technology to help create a positive, supportive learning environment.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at our junior campus in Epping, commencing Term 1 2027.

For more details, view the position description (copy link into browser): https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/pMWWhW

Relevant knowledge and skills

• Cert IV in Youth Work or equivalent.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check (and International Police Check if you have lived outside Australia in the last five years).
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009), or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents.
• Familiarity with technology to support student learning.

How to apply

We invite you to submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

Have a question before applying? Contact Sarah Abbott, Campus Principal, on 0402 088 260 or email sarah.abbott@yschool.vic.edu.au. You can also email recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au (please be sure to apply via the job ad and not by email).

Applications close date: 17 October 2026.

Screening and interviews will begin as applications are received. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified before the official closing date.

Y Community School is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from all cultural backgrounds and communities.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources