Youth Worker

Youth Worker
Austins Ferry, Tasmania 
Full‑time, Ongoing

About us

BlendED National is a new and exciting initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), providing flexible, inclusive education for young people across the country who are unable to access traditional schooling.

Delivered through a teacher‑led, dual‑engagement model by a multidisciplinary team, BlendED National supports young people through trauma‑informed, relationship‑based learning that prioritises safety, connection, and individualised support. The program is designed to meet the needs of young people experiencing complex barriers to education, and is grounded in EREA’s commitment to educational equity and radical inclusion.

All roles at BlendED National contribute to the delivery of a structured, teacher‑led secondary education program within a registered Catholic school, supporting both learning and wellbeing outcomes for young people.

Our Young People

Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health and legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.

Our Team

BlendED National operates as a registered Catholic school in Hobart, Tasmania, supported by a dedicated local team. Led by a Principal and Program Directors, qualified Teachers and Youth Workers work collaboratively to deliver a structured, teacher‑led secondary program, integrating curriculum‑aligned learning with pastoral care and wellbeing support for young people across the state.

The Role

We are seeking a Youth Worker to join our team in Hobart. The Youth Worker plays a vital role that focuses on building safe, consistent relationships and supporting young people to engage in structured learning, wellbeing, and daily program activities.

Employment: Ongoing contract, 1 FTE
Commencement: ASAP, 2026   
Salary: This role is classified under the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024. The salary will fall within the School Support Employee (Wellbeing) classification range level 3, with the salary range being indicative of $83,195 - $95,645, commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

You will need

• A commitment to working within our Operating Principles: Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal, and Honesty
• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, or equivalent experience
• A valid Working with Vulnerable People Check (or ability to obtain) and a current National Police Check (issued within the last six months), or current teacher registration
• Experience supporting a commitment to child safety within an organisation
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build positive relationships with young people
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support both young people and team members to reach their potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information at https://blendednational.edu.au/work-with-us/

Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include:

• A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
• Two referees, including contact details:
  · One must be from your current or most recent employer
  · If your current or recent role is in a school, the referee must be the Principal
  · If not a school, your current direct reporting manager

For further information contact [email protected]

Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close prior to the advertised closing date of 8.00am, Monday, 31 August 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications made through SEEK will not be considered.

We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations. All staff abide by the Child Safety Policies available at: www.blendednational.edu.au