Youth Worker

Alta-1 College QLD

Youth Worker

Full Time & Part-Time Positions

Commencement Term 1, 2026

Moreton Bay Region, Queensland    

 

About Alta-1

Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and at-risk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish  in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed “one at a time”.  

College Context

Alta-1 College Queensland is a multi-sited, independent, co-educational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 7–12. We work with at-risk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing trauma-informed, wrap-around support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students.  

Child Safe Statement

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. See www.alta-1.com.au for more information.  

The Opportunity

Alta-1 College QLD is growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at-risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. The college delivers a model that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across the last decade in Queensland. Our vision to see lives changed “one-at-a-time” as well as our mission to “transform communities through justice, knowledge recovery and hope” are the other key drivers that underpin our desire to reach more young people. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at-risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community-minded staff team. As a staff member at Alta-1, you will never feel alone.  

For the first time in 2026 the college will employ dedicated Youth Worker roles across three of our programs (Middle School, QCIA and Senior Program). This represents an exciting opportunity in the college and a positive development in our overall student wellbeing structure. Youth Workers will report directly to campus/program leaders but will also function as members of the broader Student Services Team (which includes counsellors and a Guidance Officer). Youth Workers will become the first point of contact and tier of wellbeing intervention for presenting student needs on each location. Those with a minimum Cert IV in Youth Work & Chaplaincy (or equivalent qualification) are encouraged to apply. Experience in working with at-risk youth will be advantageous.  

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Youth Worker provides holistic wellbeing support to students who have disengaged, or are at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Embeded within selected programs and working as a member of the College’s Student Services Team, the Youth Worker supports young people to re-engage in education, overcome personal barriers, and develop resilience through practical, emotional, and relational interventions.

A Youth Worker at Alta-1 College works in five domains of practice:

Campus/Program and Student Services Team membership – collaborative, multi-disciplinary contribution.

Student Support & Case Work – individual and group programs tailored to student needs.

Critical incident response – support during and after crisis situations.

Reporting and recording – professional management of student data and case notes.

Professional practice – reflective, ethical, and compliant engagement.

The role requires professional integrity, effective communication, and a commitment to both student transformation and excellence in wellbeing support provision.    

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

– Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

– Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change  

Essential (role specific):

– Experience supporting at-risk and disengaged young people (including facilitating small group programs)

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with at-risk young people

– Organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping and reporting

Highly desirable:

– Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

Required Qualifications:

– To hold a minimum Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, or related field (or equivalent experience)

– Holder of a valid driver license  

How to apply

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.   Ensure your application is submitted via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au and addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.  

Applications are due no later than 5:00pm Monday 6th October, 2025

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of their progression during the first 2-3 weeks of Term 4, 2025.  

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