Transitional Youth Support Services – Outpost Worker

• Preston Office, Wurundjeri Country with hybrid working arrangements
• Part time 0.4FTE, Fixed Term until 30th June 2026
• Base Hourly Rate $50 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

Program Information:

The Transitional Youth Support Service (TYSS) is an assertive outreach program for young people aged between 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. TYSS supports young people to strengthen their independence by providing support to achieve long term housing goals, build on living skills and links to community.

Role Objectives:

TYSS facilitate a fortnightly outpost at a local homelessness entry point. At the outpost the team, complete IAP’s, provide housing crisis support, provide housing advice and refer on to long term support services.

The primary objective of the outpost is to provide a youth specialist interim housing crisis response to young people with the aim to reduce the impact of the homelessness system and achieve better outcomes for clients.

About You

• A Bachelor qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or associated human service field are deemed essential. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including public speaking, presentations and facilitation skills).
• A comprehensive understanding of the statutory out of home care system and issues related to the support needs of young people. 
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting self-care strategies.

How to Apply:

Applications including resume submitted by 2nd February 2026 applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Queries to Emily Courtenay, Acting Program Manager - Youth House & Better Futures on 9450 4700

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.