At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
Role: Therapeutic Youth Worker (TSIL)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Wollongong
Hourly Rate: From $37.73 per hour + Super (Dependant on qualifications & experience)
As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you’ll be a key support for young people aged 16 - 18 to prepare them to successfully transition to independent living by acquiring problem solving and independent living skills. You will be part of a dedicated to team working to ensuring a safe, homelike environment where young people can thrive. You will have the opportunity to apply your case management skills along with facilitating structured and individualised life skills programs.
This is a permanent full time position Monday – Friday. Hours of work can be negotiated with the successful applicant. This position offers access to a pool car. Phone and laptop are also provided.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/
Role requirements:
- Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) OR hold relevant experience and complete Diploma qualification offered by LWB. (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
- A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
- A current driver’s licence
- Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna Lynch via donna.lynch@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 12 March 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
Not the right role for you?
Have you ever considered becoming a Foster Carer? There is currently a critical need for Foster Carers across NSW, if you want to make a difference in the lives of young people in Out of Home Care, please consider applying to become a Foster Carer with LWB. For more information, please go to our Carer Recruitment page https://www.lwb.org.au/foster-care/states/nsw/