Family & Youth Mentor

• Engage and support young people and families in the foster care system.
• Collaborate with care teams to advocate for the best interests of children.
• Provide essential life skills support and promote emotional resilience.
• Work flexibly across a range of shifts to meet the needs of clients.

South Burnett CTC Inc is a proactive, community-focused organisation dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of individuals within our communities. We offer a wide range of services including Foster Care, Family and Youth Services, and Disability Services, all tailored to empower and uplift those we serve.

Our commitment to Empathy, Integrity, and Collaboration drives how we work and interact with our community. We uphold Child Safe Standards and ensure environments where all children feel safe and valued, with a particular focus on the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Position Overview

The Family & Youth Mentor will play a crucial role in supporting young people and families involved in the foster care system. This position requires working closely with case workers and the care team to provide therapeutic support, educational assistance, and emotional guidance. Mentors will work both within community settings and foster homes to foster positive relationships and developmental opportunities for children.

Shifts will include afternoons, evenings, overnight, weekends, and public holidays as required, providing a flexible yet structured approach to care.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Child Protection or Human Services, along with a deep understanding of the complexities faced by children in the foster care system.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Qualifications in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a related field.
• First Aid, CPR and Bronze Medallion Certificates or ability to acquire
• Experience in Child Protection or a relevant industry.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Candidates must be flexible with their availability and willing to adjust hours to meet client needs, including pre-planned out-of-hours work. A mobile phone suitable for work purposes is required.

Salary & Benefits

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $50.61, plus the opportunity for salary packaging under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

Application closes 25 October 2026 @11:59pm

About South Burnett CTC

South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a proactive, community‑focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett. Guided by our vision of communities where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care, Youth Services, Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Disability Services and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise.

We are a genuinely local organisation operating solely for the good of our communities, grounded in our core values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration. These values guide how we work with individuals, families, colleagues and community partners to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle, ensuring that children feel safe, respected and empowered. We are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion, particularly the cultural rights, wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We place strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and equipped to make a positive impact.

Why Work for CTC

• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
• Continuous Growth: Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team of people committed to positive change in their community.

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