OPS2 - Youth Support Worker
Department for Education
Job reference: 841991 Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW Job status: Casual Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
The Youth Support Worker will be responsible for assisting in the supervision and provision of a safe and secure, away from home environment for Anangu secondary students attending Avenues College and boarding at Wiltja Boarding located in Lightsview. The Youth Support Worker will also assist with the care and development of children and young people by providing an appropriate level of safety and supervision, whilst supporting the health and emotional welfare of students.
Essential: Nil Desirable: A professional qualification in youth work, community services, or an allied field
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
OPS2 $41.02 - $42.91 Per hour
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via tel: (08) 83594620 or email: Cheryl.arthur@sa.gov.au
Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is offered on a casual contract basis Applications close: 21/04/2027 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - PD - OPS2 Youth Worker - Wiltja Boarding - March 2026 - PD.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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