Youth Advocate – Staying on Track

Be part of a new youth justice service and help young people build positive futures.

• New positions added to our team structure – join us as we expand the Staying on Track Program

• 2 x Permanent Full-Time opportunities – 1 x Logan and 1 x Gold Coast

• Ongoing training, development and career advancement opportunities

• Generous employee benefits – salary packaging, Fitness Passport + more!

About the Role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Locations: 1 x Logan | 1 x Gold Coast
Hours: 38 hours. Must be flexible, with some weekends and after-hours work required

Life Without Barriers is proud to deliver the Staying on Track Program, part of the Queensland Government’s Making Queensland Safe plan.

These are exciting new positions added to the Staying on Track team structure, providing an opportunity to join a growing service and play a key role in supporting young people as they transition from detention back into their families and communities.

Staying on Track supports young people aged 10–17 years who are leaving detention, helping them successfully transition back to their families, communities and everyday lives.

The program provides intensive, tailored support focused on reducing re-offending and building positive pathways through education, training, employment, cultural connections and community participation.

As a Youth Advocate, you’ll build trusted relationships with young people and their families, helping them identify their strengths, work towards their goals and make positive changes.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Providing mentoring, coaching and practical support to young people and their families.

• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent, supportive role model.

• Developing and implementing Individual Support Plans in partnership with young people.

• Providing outreach support within the community and attending key appointments with young people.

• Advocating for young people and helping them access the services and supports they need.

• Supporting young people to make positive choices and develop strategies that reduce the risk of re-offending.

• Connecting young people with education, training, employment, cultural and community opportunities.

• Supporting young people to build independence, resilience and confidence.

• Working collaboratively with families, government agencies, community organisations and other key stakeholders.

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to positive outcomes for young people.

This is an opportunity to be part of a new and innovative youth justice service where your relationships, advocacy and ability to see potential in young people can make a genuine difference.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for people who are passionate about supporting young people and who can build authentic, respectful relationships.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Youth Justice, with a willingness to complete further training. Lived experience and cultural knowledge will be highly regarded.

• Experience supporting young people through coaching, mentoring, role modelling and goal-setting.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to work collaboratively with young people, families and a range of stakeholders.

• A flexible approach and willingness to travel to provide outreach support.

• A commitment to completing required induction and training, including Basic Advocacy Training (BAT).

• A current Driver Licence.

• A current Provide First Aid Certificate.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check and Licence Care Service Check.

What We Offer

You’ll join an organisation where your work has a direct impact on the lives of children, young people and families.

We offer:

• Salary packaging benefits

• Fitness Passport

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

• A supportive and purpose-driven team environment

• The opportunity to contribute to an exciting new youth justice program

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting young people to build positive futures and believe you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

For general role enquiries, please contact Joelene via recruitment@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 Monday 28 September 2026.

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, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.