Introduction We’re looking for a warm, motivated, and caring Youth Care Coordinator to join our passionate team. If you're someone who connects easily with young people aged 12–25 and wants to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll be a steady support from the very first hello—helping young people, their families, and carers feel seen, heard, and connected to the right services. It’s meaningful, rewarding work that leaves a lasting difference. Description Your Role In this role, you’ll support young people aged 12–25 from their first point of contact through to personalised care planning, counselling, and connecting them with the services they need. You’ll be instrumental in helping young people—and their families and carers—feel empowered, heard, and supported every step of the way. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—one conversation, one connection, one life at a time. Make a difference in your community every day At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference your work can make in telling the stories of our clients, your colleagues and our community. The joy in strengthening the Centacare brand and bringing our key partnerships to life. That’s the joy and satisfaction you will achieve at Centacare. Our Mission: Action for Impact We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact across our region and support the critical work of your colleagues and partners. Why join us? There are plenty of reasons to join us, but none compare to the unforgettable memories you'll make first hand. Other benefits include: · Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay · Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities · Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues · Relocation assistance – financial assistance towards your relocation costs (should you need to relocate) Skills And Experiences What you'll bring Tertiary level degree in social work, psychology, nursing or other Allied Health profession or have completed relevant study in these fields and willing to be employed provisionally to seek registration Experience in the delivery or willingness to deliver of both individual and group counselling. Ability to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs and the aims and policies of the agency and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate. Demonstrated experience in management of clinical risk or willingness to learn. Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain positive relationships, networks and therapeutic relationships with young people. Join us If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us Have questions before applying? Contact Meghann for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292 or email hr@centacarenenw.com.au How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. This position will close at 4:00pm 5th of September 2025 however, interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so send in your application and you might be chatting with us sooner than you think! Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your application today! At Centacare, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all children and vulnerable adults. We foster a culture where safeguarding is a shared responsibility and is embedded in everything we do. Centacare has clear standards of conduct in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. To uphold these standards, all individuals who will have direct and ongoing contact with children, young people, or adults-at-risk are required to undergo a Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Check and/or a National Disability Worker Screening Check and thorough background referencing.