Help young people build independence, confidence and a future they’re proud of.

Join the Education First Youth Foyer and support young people aged 16–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness to build brighter futures through education, coaching and connection.

As a Youth Development Coach, you’ll work alongside young people to achieve their goals across education, employment, wellbeing, social connection and independent living. Using an Advantaged Thinking approach, you’ll help young people recognise their strengths, build confidence, and create pathways toward long-term success.

This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to unlock potential, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to an innovative model that creates real pathways out of homelessness.

About The Role

You will:

Support young people to set and achieve goals across education, employment and life skills
Provide coaching, mentoring and day-to-day support in a residential learning environment
Apply strengths-based and trauma-informed practices
Foster a positive, safe and inclusive community environment
Support development of independence, confidence and resilience
Work collaboratively with partners, colleagues and support services

About You

You’re passionate about working with young people and motivated to create lasting change.

You Bring

A Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Education or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with young people, or a strong willingness to learn
A strengths-based, person-centred approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Commitment to trauma-informed practice and ongoing learning

Requirements

Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
First Aid Certificate
Willingness to undergo a National Police Check (arranged by us)

Why Work With Us?

Competitive SCHADS Award salary
Penalty rates for afternoon, night and Active Night shifts
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Ongoing development: free internal training + $500 annual external training budget
Access to professional debriefing and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual wage increases aligned with Fair Work/CPI
Be part of a purpose-driven, innovative program making real impact

Applications close: Friday 12th June 2026

Junction Support Services is a child-safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our workplace and the communities we serve.

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