Senior Child Youth & Family Support Worker. Permanent Full Time - Alice Springs

• SCHADS Award Level 3
• Access 24/7 management support via our National After-Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, retail discounts + more!

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

• →Provide day to day care and supervision to children and young people including support with routines, personal care, meals, activities, school and transitions
• →Support children and young people to participate in daily decision making and community engagement
• →Build consistent, supportive relationships with children and young people, families and significant others to promote engagement, wellbeing and positive development
• →Support and mentor other team members by modelling trauma informed practice and contributing to a positive team culture
• →Complete required documentation including case notes, daily reports, compliance records and maintenance requests
• →Maintain a safe, calm and structured home environment by completing household tasks and following safety policies, procedures and standards
• →Attend and contribute to team meetings and Care Team Meetings
• →Complete House Manger duties during times of leave or training.

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or other relevant qualification). Note: A qualification is not essential for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience.
• Experience working with children and young people with trauma, disability, disadvantage or complex needs in residential or similar settings
• Working knowledge of current Northern Territory legislation and standards relating to out-of-home care.
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with children, young people, families and stakeholders
• Experience working in a team environment and supporting or mentoring other staff in day-to-day practice
• Sound understanding of child development and trauma informed care
• Ability to complete accurate documentation and follow policies and procedures
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NT Working with Children Check (Ochre Card)

Working in Alice Springs means more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy a relaxed pace of living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community connection. Central Australia offers a unique cultural experience and some of the country’s most stunning natural landscapes right on your doorstep, from the MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru. You’ll also have access to training pathways, and the opportunity to grow your career locally while making a real difference in the lives of young people. 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Zina Campbell at zina.campbell@lwb.org.au. Please note that we do not accept applications to this email.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

 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 and people with disability to apply.

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 23:55 AUS Central Standard Time

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