The Team

Join a dedicated and highly supportive multidisciplinary team working with young people to support reengagement in years 11-12. As a Youth Worker in the Back on Track team, you’ll build meaningful relationships with young people who are disengaged from education, helping them navigate barriers, reconnect with learning, training or employment pathways, and take positive steps toward independence and future success. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life through outreach, advocacy, practical support, and connection to services that matter.

You’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment that values shared expertise, professional growth, and reflective practice. The role combines purposeful case management with community-based outreach, supported by access to government vehicles, ongoing professional learning, supervision, and access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing program. If you’re motivated by relationship-based practice, enjoy working creatively to solve complex challenges, and want to be part of a team that celebrates every young person’s progress, Back on Track offers rewarding work with lasting impact.

About the Role

Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a coaching and support service which assists young people and their families to re-engage with the educational system. The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with young people and their families, and contribute to improving transition, attendance and retention. The role will build capacity in young people and increase their participation in educational and training programs.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date
• Full-time - 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable

• A Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Linda Smink
Title: Advanced Skills Teacher
Phone: 0474 762 554
Email: linda.smink@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values-based culture.