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About our Opportunity:
 
Are you driven to help young people discover their own path? Do you believe education should be as much about life and wellbeing as it is about academic learning?
 
At Youth Inc., the vision is to create a safe, supportive, and dynamic learning community where young people can explore their strengths, build confidence, and develop the mindset and skills to lead a life that truly matters to them.
 
As part of a close-knit team of Life Navigators, this role combines mentoring, wellbeing support, goal setting, and community connection. You’ll work one-on-one with students aged 17–24, guiding them as they re-engage with education, grow in confidence, and prepare for life and work. You’ll also design and facilitate group sessions on topics like identity, wellbeing, and life skills.
 
At the core of this role is the belief that every young person is unique — with their own story, background, and aspirations. As a Life Navigator, your role is to support each student’s wellbeing in a way that is respectful, culturally safe, and tailored to their individual needs.
 
 
About Youth Inc.
 
Youth Inc. is a purpose-driven, non-traditional secondary school for young people based in Adelaide’s CBD. Focused on social impact and re-engaging students through real-world, project-based learning, it offers flexible pathways to complete SACE and VET qualifications.
 
The team works with passion and purpose, creating a supportive environment where personal growth, wellbeing, and individual strengths are nurtured. This same philosophy shapes the organisation’s culture — prioritising the development and support of staff to ensure students thrive.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Working within a small and supportive team of Life Navigators committed to supporting the growth, engagement and wellbeing of students you will be primarily responsible for:

• Building trusted, one-on-one relationships with students to support their wellbeing, personal growth, and engagement.
• Guiding students in setting life goals, navigating challenges, and celebrating achievements.
• Collaborating with other Navigators and the teaching team to support students' learning and wellbeing journeys.
• Delivering workshops or sessions related to wellbeing, social skills, life planning, and identity.
• Maintaining case notes and contributing to student planning, support meetings, and follow-ups.
• Connecting students with relevant internal and external services.
• Contributing to Youth Inc.’s inclusive, relational, and empowering culture.

 
Why work at Youth Inc.

• Make a real impact in the lives of young people
• Access to NFP salary packaging benefits
• Flourish in an inclusive, values-driven team culture
• 6 weeks paid leave
• Work in a dynamic, innovative, and supportive environment
• Be part of a team that celebrates individuality and connection

 
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in youth work, social work, community development, education, or wellbeing support in a similar role.
• Experience working with young people in a counselling and/or wellbeing support role, ideally where there has been a disconnection from mainstream learning and/or employment pathways.
• Strong mentoring, or case management experience.
• Extensive experience building exceptional rapport with a wide variety of young people and establish high levels of trust and confidence.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred practice.
• Confidence in group facilitation and designing wellbeing/life skills activities.
• An agile and flexible support approach with highly developed listening and communication skills, and natural ability to positively influence others.
• Excellent organisational, admin and time management skills, including maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems, software including Google Suite and school-based management systems (previous experience in SEQTA a bonus).
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

 
Sound like you?
 
We’d love to hear from you. To request a Position Description, contact Selina on 0435 843 155. To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience along with your resume as one document.
 
We maintain the discretion to extend an offer at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are interested in the position submit your application as soon as possible.
 
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