Careers
St John’s Youth Services is a Child Safe and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) organisation. As vacancies are advertised, applicants who are First Nations, from diverse cultural backgrounds or who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Current Positions
ConnectED Navigator
JOB DESCRIPTION: SJYS-ConnectED Navigator
APPLY HERE: Seek Job Advertisement
Part-time 36-month contract available
Why this role matters
Staying connected to education can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. This role works alongside young people to build confidence, remove barriers and support meaningful pathways into education, training and independence.
St John’s Youth Services is seeking an engaging, motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a ConnectED Navigator. This is a dynamic, community-based role focused on supporting young people to stay engaged in education and move towards positive future pathways. You will work alongside young people using a practical, strengths-based approach to support their goals, strengthen participation and build long-term independence.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The ConnectED Navigator is responsible for:
- Providing outreach-based support to young people to strengthen engagement with education, training and employment pathways
- Working alongside young people to assess needs, identify goals and develop achievable plans
- Supporting young people to build confidence, motivation and routines that enable ongoing participation in education and training
- Navigating education systems and connecting young people with flexible and appropriate learning options
- Advocating for young people with schools, training providers and other services
- Supporting young people to address barriers such as housing instability, wellbeing, transport and access to services
- Building strong relationships with community partners including schools, RTOs, employment services and youth services
- Using a strengths-based approach that builds on each young person’s interests, abilities and aspirations
- Maintaining accurate case notes and contributing to program reporting and continuous improvement
This role is community-based and includes outreach, advocacy and collaboration with a range of partners.
WE WANT SOMEONE WHO:
- Connects easily with young people and builds trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Brings a strengths-based, optimistic approach to supporting young people’s goals and aspirations
- Has strong communication, engagement and advocacy skills
- Is confident working across education systems and with multiple stakeholders
- Can motivate and support young people to stay engaged and achieve their goals
- Is organised, self-directed and able to prioritise effectively
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a committed team
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, or minimum 3 years’ experience in human or community services
- Experience working with young people with complex needs
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children Check
- Child Safe Environments training
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries
Highly desirable:
- Experience working in education, training or youth engagement programs
- Experience supporting young people disengaged from education
- Experience in outreach or partnership-based roles
IN RETURN WE OFFER:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive, values-driven team
- A workplace with a strong, positive culture
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work
- Generous salary packaging options
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
St John’s Youth Services is committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people. We have zero tolerance for abuse, neglect or exploitation. All employees are expected to uphold safeguarding and child-safe practices and contribute to a safe and respectful environment.
INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
St John’s Youth Services is a child safe and equal employment opportunity organisation.
We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People who identify as LGBTIQ+
HOW TO APPLY
Please address your application to the Foyer Manager and submit by 5pm Monday 13 July 2026.
Only applications received via Seek will be considered. Applications received by direct email or after the closing date will not be considered.
For queries not answered in the Position Description, please contact: recruitment@sjys.com.au
Youth Transition Worker (Part time and casual)
JOB DESCRIPTION: SJYS-Youth-Transition-Worker
St John’s Youth Services is seeking a dynamic forward-thinking individual for the following positions:
Youth Transition Worker – part-time & casual positions available.
Responsible for direct support and service delivery in our accommodation support services, Youth110 and Foyer Port Adelaide, 24/7 shift work is an expectation.
Minimum 6 months experience in youth work or social services is required.
Responsible to the Manager for providing an environment of care to enhance young people’s social and living skills, and to meet their physical, emotional and developmental needs.
Contribute to the delivery of services to young people that facilitate their development and progression towards independence.
Meet young people’s Stay Strong Plans.
Facilitate age-appropriate independent living.
Support developmental aspirations.
Encourage personal growth, community involvement, social and recreational activities.
Has been found “suitable” under Department of Child Protection Psychometric Testing.
WE WANT someone who:
Is able to lead and motivate
Is an excellent communicator
Is energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about change
Has a confident, professional approach
Has a positive outlook and ‘can-do’ attitude
Is passionate about young people and customer service
Wants to make a difference
Holds a Bachelors degree
IN RETURN we can offer:
Opportunity for professional growth and development
A solid career path
Great people to work with
A fabulous culture
A generous salary package
If you are the type of person who can engage our team and young people with enthusiasm, wants to agitate for change, work with a great team of people and be proud of the organisation you work for – then we want you on board!
HOW TO APPLY
Please address your application to the Practice Manager and submit via SEEK.
Only applications received via Seek will be considered. Applications received by email or after the closing date will not be considered.
For queries not answered in the Position Description, please contact: recruitment@sjys.com.au.
Download the Position Description: SJYS JD – Youth Transition Worker
To learn more or to submit an application, visit Seek.com.
If you have queries not addressed by the Position Description, please email recruitment@sjys.com.au
Please attention your application to the Manager and submit by 5pm Thursday the 29th of January 2026.
Please submit your application via Seek. Applications received by direct email or after the deadline will not be considered.
St John’s Youth Services is seeking a dynamic forward-thinking individual for the following position:
- Youth Transition Worker – Part-time position available. Responsible for direct support and service delivery in our Foyer accommodation service, Foyer Port Adelaide, 24/7 shift work is an expectation.
Desired Skills and Qualities:
- Ability to create an empowering environment that enhances young people’s social and living skills, and meets their physical, emotional and developmental needs. This requires a strengths-based approach that helps young people identify and leverage their unique advantages.
- Skill in contributing to the delivery of services that facilitate young people’s development and progression towards greater independence. The focus should be on enabling young people to unlock their full potential.
- Collaborative approach to working with young people to achieve the goals outlined in their Stay Strong Plans, which highlight their strengths and aspirations.
- Capacity to facilitate age-appropriate opportunities for independent living, empowering young people to practice and build their self-reliance skills.
- Commitment to supporting young people’s developmental aspirations by helping them recognize and cultivate their unique talents and abilities.
- Ability to encourage personal growth, community involvement, and engagement in social and recreational activities, providing chances for young people to discover, develop and apply their strengths.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Advantage Thinking philosophy, which emphasizes building on young people’s innate abilities to empower them towards independence.
WE WANT someone who:
- Is able to lead and motivate
- Is an excellent communicator
- Is energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about change
- Has a confident, professional approach
- Has a positive outlook and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Is passionate about young people and customer service
- Wants to make a difference
IN RETURN we can offer:
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- A solid career path
- Great people to work with
- A fabulous culture
- A generous salary package
If you are the type of person who can engage our team and young people with enthusiasm, wants to agitate for change, work with a great team of people and be proud of the organisation you work for – then we want you on board!
Click here for the: POSITION DESCRIPTION
If you have queries not addressed by the Position Description, please email recruitment@sjys.com.au
St John’s Youth Services is a Child Safe and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) organisation.
17% of our workers are First Nations peoples and growing – YOU could be a part of that growth.
Applicants from First Nation backgrounds, diverse cultural backgrounds or who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Please attention your application to the Practice Manager and submit by 5pm Wednesday the 29th of May 2024.
Please submit your application via Seek. Applications received by direct email or after the deadline will not be considered.
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Current positions
St John’s Youth Services is not currently recruiting. Future opportunities will be advertised here and on Seek.com