Organisation : YWCA Australia
Location : Darwin
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Management
Sector : Youth & Young People
Salary type : Hourly
Salary : $55.72 to $58.19 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Application closing date : 23 Nov, 2025
About the organisation
About YWCA Australia
For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our purpose is making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about us here and CASY House here.
About the role
About this opportunity
In this role, you will lead CASY House by supporting young people and empowering the team within a youth crisis accommodation setting.
In this role you will:
- Lead CASY House operations, embedding trauma-informed, person-centred principles.
- Oversee client services, including intake, crisis intervention, and case management.
- Provide leadership and reflective supervision to the team, fostering a positive culture.
- Manage rosters, workflows, and performance to ensure responsive service delivery.
- Build strategic partnerships to strengthen referral pathways and enhance outcomes.
About You
Your experience may include:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related field (postgraduate highly desirable).
- Proven leadership experience in youth services or crisis accommodation, ideally within a 24-hour service.
- Strong knowledge of sectors such as youth, housing/homelessness, domestic and family violence, AOD, or sexual violence.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Why You'll love working here
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
How to apply
Ready to join a team that makes a difference?
We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter here outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!
Applications close at the end of the day on 23 November 2025.
We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.
Please note that preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, a state-based Working with Children Permit, valid Drivers’ Licence and complete a medical declaration.
Please quote in application: Team Leader, CASY House via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Youth_and_Young_People
