Do you want to be part of a feminist organisation committed to creating a future where gender equality is a reality? YWCA Australia is currently recruiting passionate Youth Workers to support our Youth Crisis Accommodation Service – CASY House.
Are you passionate about gender equality and have the skills to support young people through trauma‑informed, strengths‑based practice?
Our Youth Workers support young people of all genders at YWCA Australia’s CASY House - Darwin’s only youth crisis accommodation for 15–18‑year‑olds experiencing homelessness - by providing person‑centred, trauma‑informed care that helps them feel safe, respected, and empowered to shape the future they want.
Each day, you will create safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces while supporting young people to develop essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self‑advocacy. You will foster connection and resilience, promote gender equality through practical and meaningful action, and work closely with residents, partners, and colleagues to support positive and lasting change.
At YWCA, we believe that access to a safe and secure home can be life‑changing. In this role, you will help make that possible while being part of a supportive, values‑led team that learns, reflects, and grows together. Learn more about us here and CASY House here.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Learn more about this role by accessing the position description linked below.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Why The Y?
At YWCA Australia, our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality, Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.
Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team, 95% see our values lived through leadership, and 93% would recommend working here.
Ready to make an impact?
We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role! Applications close at the end of the day on 24 May 2026.
We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.
Questions?
If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Jessica Semple via email Jessica.Semple@ywca.org.au.
As part of our selection process, preferred candidates are required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a working rights declaration, medical and pre‑existing injuries declaration, a valid Driver’s Licence, a valid state‑based Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with lived experience.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.