Employment
The Bridge Youth Service acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their on-going cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to The Bridge Youth Service and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at The Bridge Youth Service, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
The Bridge Youth Service is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation.
Why work with us? The Bridge Youth Service is committed to attracting and retaining staff that are highly qualified, have a passion for helping our Youth and are committed to finding innovative solutions within our program guidelines. In return we offer…
Clinical Reflection
Including fortnightly internal supervision
Professional Development
Allowing you to be reach your full potential and be the best you can be. We offer paid professional development opportunities as well as support for further studies.
Staff Wellbeing Program
- A confidential employee assistance program
- Hour of power
- Monthly staff meetings and team activities that support our practice
- 3 days Life Leave per Calendar Year (pro-rata) – paid leave for Self Care
- Paid leave between Christmas & New Year.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Option to purchase leave to support your work/life balance
Salary Packaging
As a PBI not-for-profit, we offer generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 a year as well as Entertainment Benefits of up to $2,650 enabling you to optimise your take home pay.
Current vacancies
The Bridge Youth Service acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their on-going cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to The Bridge Youth Service and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at The Bridge Youth Service, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
The Bridge Youth Service is committed to protecting children and to creating a child safe environment by identifying and reporting signs of abuse.
We currently have positions available for Specialist Youth Workers in our Education Settings program. One role is based in our Shepparton Office working full-time on a fixed-term contract until 31/12/2026. The second role is a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract based in our Wallan Office.
These positions involve coaching and mentoring young people with the aim of increasing their wellbeing, resilience, self-efficacy and social skills. This will be done via individual case coordination, group-work programs and the provision of information and supported referral. In addition, support will be provided to young people who are disengaged from school or who are at risk of not making a successful transition to further education, training or employment. This will be through the DET’s Navigator program.
It is essential that you hold a minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field and have experience and knowledge in the youth services field, particularly outreach and case management models.
Please see Specialist Youth Worker – General position description for additional information.
To apply, please send you current Resume along with your responses to the Key Selection Criteria to [email protected]
Please note applications will be assessed as they are received and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We currently have a part time position (0.6-0.8 EFT) available for a Specialist Youth Worker in our Early Intervention Program based in our Wallan office. This is a fixed term contract until 30/06/2026 with the possibility of extension dependant on funding.
This role involves providing intensive support to young people around a range of issues including substance use, mental health, housing, relationships, employment/education, parenting, and independent living skills, within a therapeutic program.
It is essential that you hold a minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field and have experience and
knowledge in the youth services field, particularly outreach and case management models.
For further information please see Specialist Youth Worker – Early Intervention.
To apply please email your current Resume, Cover Letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria to [email protected]
Please note applications will be assessed as they are received and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The Bridge Youth Service is seeking a passionate, community-minded individual to join our Board of Management in the position of Treasurer.
In this role you will:
- Review monthly financial reports
- Guide strategic financial planning and compliance
- Lead financial risk management discussions
We welcome applicants who bring:
- Experience in community-governed organisations
- An interest in financial principles and accounting practices
- An interest in support for young people in our community
- A willingness to actively engage in meetings
- A commitment to ethical financial practices and transparency
Time commitment:
- Board Meetings: Monthly from 5:30pm-7pm
- Format: Hybrid – Held at our Welsford St office and online via Microsoft Teams
Please send your expression of interest to [email protected]. For further information please contact the Board President Nathan Quinlan on 0428 880 462.
Student placement
We are dedicated to providing placements for local Students studying Youth Work, Community Service and Social Work.
Our 2025 placements are now full.
The Bridge Youth Service is committed to supporting students looking for a regional placement that involves working with youth.
If you have a passion for helping youth ask your education provider to contact us directly regarding a placement in 2026.
We partner locally with Latrobe University, GoTAFE, the University of Melbourne and Kangan Institute and all placements are co-ordinated directly with the education provider.
Staff insight
Our staff give us some insight on why they find their jobs rewarding
The privilege of being part of a young woman’s journey through her pregnancy, birth and parenting, being key in promoting good outcomes for mother and child – something to be proud of.
Supporting and watching young women become empowered.
YOUNG PREGNANT AND PARENTING PROGRAMS TEAM MEMBER
Giving other people the tools and knowledge I have learnt, which allows them to make positive differences within their own lives and the lives of their families. I enjoy this part of my job as it gives young people I’m supporting, skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
