• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people living in Residential Care
• Multiple permanent Part-Time Positions available
• Houses are in the Bendigo area

About the role 

Every day in residential care is different, but one thing remains the same—you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. Working alongside a supportive team, you'll provide therapeutic and restorative care in a safe, nurturing home environment while helping young people build confidence, resilience and life skills.

Our Residential Youth Workers are passionate, motivated and resilient professionals who act as positive role models for young people. They work collaboratively with colleagues to create safe, stable and nurturing home environments where young people can thrive. Success in this role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and a therapeutic approach when supporting young people with complex needs.

Available positions

We have a range of permanent part-time positions available, including day, afternoon and active night shifts.  click here .jpg to view the rosters for our current vacancies.

Benefits

• Houses are in the Bendigo area
• Fixed fortnightly roster
• SCHADS Level 3 pay with excellent penalty rates
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• Up to 5 weeks paid annual leave
• Ongoing monthly supervision
• Ongoing training including opportunities to undertake free TCI training
• Access to AV’s suite of Health and Wellbeing benefits, such as our Well Worth It! Program, My Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Discounted Health Insurance and other retail discounts
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

  Skills and experience 

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma and attachment.
• Experience supporting young people with complex behaviours using therapeutic approaches.
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional during crisis situations.
• An understanding of the child protection system and residential care practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to positive role modelling and maintaining professional boundaries.

You will also require one of the following

• A preferred Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention qualification, including four (4) additional mandatory competencies units (Residential Care Skill Set)
  
  
• A relevant Cert IV, Diploma or Bachelor including four (4) additional mandatory competencies units (Residential Care Skill Set).

Please see the Position Description for more specific information about the requirements.

 Residential Youth Worker (inclusive KEYS) PD RESI E AW3 042023 V1.1.pdf

About AV

As a sector leader in children, youth, and family services, we're not just setting the bar; we're redefining it. Join an organisation that thrives on making a difference through innovation, service delivery, and excellence.

You will join an award-winning organisation that has led major changes to the system including the acclaimed Home Stretch Reform, the Compass Social Impact Bond, and scaled new approaches for families at risk. We hope you will be a part of our continued journey towards improvement, innovation, and reform across the sector for our clients.

Ready to take the next step

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Applications close 26 August 2026

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.