Therapeutic Youth Worker - ACT

MacKillop Family Services
Full time Australia, Australian Capital Territory Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 11, 2026
Location:
Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Job Description

  • Support young people with complex trauma using a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
  • Work alongside a passionate team to deliver consistent, healing-focused care
  • Grow your skills and impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment

About the Role

As a Youth Worker in our Therapeutic Residential Care program with Mackillop, you will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and psychological needs—many of whom have experienced significant adversity, trauma, or disrupted attachments. These young people cannot be safely supported in foster care and require a highly structured, consistent, and compassionate environment to begin healing.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team—including clinicians, care team members, and allied health professionals—to implement individualised therapeutic plans that address the root causes of behaviour, build emoti...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Australia
Posted: June 11, 2026
Deadline: July 21, 2026