About the Role

This position will provide individualised support and case management services to First Nations young people aged 12-17 years of age who have disengaged from education. Services and supports will include undertaking assessments, development and implementation of re-engagement plans, family and referral and outreach work. Through the services provided, the First Nations Youth Worker will assist young people to remain in education or to reconnect back into education and training.

• Hours:  22.8 hours per week (0.6 FTE), Part Time.
• Fixed Term: until 31^st December 2026.
• Base Salary (SCHADS Level 4 ) $88,090.0 per annum (pro rate)  plus Super and access to Salary Packaging

(Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)

• Location:  South East, Dandenong.
• Applications Close: 11.59 pm, Monday 16^th March 2026.
• Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 23^rd March 2026.

You will have

1. Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander identity, with strong connection to community and culture.
2. An understanding of adolescent development and knowledge of social, cultural, and systemic factors that impacts First Nations young people’s engagement with education and learning.
3. Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support First Nations young people and families and a clear understanding of culturally responsive and safe case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and assertive outreach.
4. Capacity to work with a high degree of cultural competency and understanding of culturally appropriate service delivery in relation to First Nations young people, their families and communities.
5. Experience working with families and ability to use a range of strategies around family issues such as family violence, family breakdown and school withdrawal.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to liaise with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.

For more information

• On the role, please see the position description below
• On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us
• Contact person for the role: Placid Jayasuriya – Team Leader – Youth Support, on 0478 760 359 or Narelle Walker (Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta), Koorie Education Coordinator, Department of Education, 0457 190 945.

How to Apply

• Click "Apply" on the job and complete the application form. If you don't already have a profile, please create one to submit your application 
• Follow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document.
• Documents must be in MS Word or PDF format
• For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here 
• For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here : Careers Vic Gov - Guide 

Special Measures: This position is identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only and is designated under the Special Measures provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act.

CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.  

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.