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About us
At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.
We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.
In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.
We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.
We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.
To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.
We currently have the following vacancies.
Housing Specialist – Immediate Housing Response Team
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist; Project HERA
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist; Embedded Worker x 2
Centre Based housing specialist
Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare Therapist
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Housing Specialist – Immediate Housing Response Team
Are you passionate about housing and homelessness in Logan? YFS is seeking a quick-thinking, problem solver looking to build a career in the community housing sector.
YFS is a leader in responding to the housing and homelessness crisis across Logan, so we’re looking for an additional skilled Housing Specialist to join our Immediate Housing Response team.
This is a permanent full-time role, and as Logan’s leading community services organisation with a broad range of services, there are plenty of opportunities to build your career at YFS.
In this role you can really make a difference by supporting people who are homeless by providing an immediate response so they can work towards securing and sustaining long-term housing to create lasting change in their lives.
This work is fast paced so you’ll need to work with a sense of urgency, be flexible, and quick to adapt to change.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: : $97,689 a year, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- support people to navigate the housing system to achieve their long-term housing goals
- work within a supportive, collaborative team environment (both organisational and external)
- access a range of relevant community resources, particularly in the areas of drug and alcohol support and mental health, and work with real estate agents, Centrelink, the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works and community housing providers
- be flexible and adaptable to peoples’ changing needs
- work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced team
- have strong computer skills – working across multiple platforms (SRS, QHIP, Vi-SPDAT & Excel)
- have excellent written and oral communication skills, including highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently to a wide range of people, in a variety of settings
- have a demonstrated ability to work with First Nations peoples.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, the ideal person for this role will:
- be experienced engaging with people with complex needs and helping people through crisis
- be able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
- have knowledge of the current barriers to housing.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Jill or Camila on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: 12th February 2024 at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled for 18th February 2024.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Graphic and Web Designer
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your creative design skills?
YFS is seeking a Graphic and Web Designer to play a key role in shaping our brand, marketing and communications.
This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creative talents by developing engaging digital and print materials, managing websites, and creating multimedia content that supports impactful community services.
You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful projects, and help amplify YFS’ mission to empower and inspire positive change.
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent part-time, 4 days / 32 hours a week
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: : $106,730 to $111,448 a year/$53.84 to $56.22 an hour (pro rata for hours worked) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role:
- You’ll create impactful designs, manage diverse creative projects, and shape the visual identity of an organisation making a real difference in the community
- Each day is a mix of brainstorming campaigns, designing engaging materials, updating websites, and collaborating with teams and partners to deliver meaningful projects.
- You’ll work closely with a supportive Strategy, Marketing and Communication and Research team, internal program staff, and external stakeholders to bring YFS’ vision to life.
- Success means delivering high-quality, on-brand designs that enhance YFS’ reputation, engage the community, and support the delivery of impactful services.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if you are:
- A creative, detail-oriented individual with strong graphic design, web management, and multimedia content skills, who thrives in collaborative environments and has a great attention to detail and is highly organised.
- A professional with proven design experience and a portfolio that showcases their creativity and versatility.
- Someone motivated by purpose-driven work, seeking a role where they can make a meaningful impact while enjoying creative freedom and professional growth as part of a team.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job and a copy of your portfolio highlighting both your graphic design and web design skills to: [email protected].
Contact Kat Rowe on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Monday the 10th of February at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled for Friday the 14th of February.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Parent Pathways Mentors needed
Join Us in Empowering Families with the Parent Pathways Program!
We’ve recently secured exciting new funding to implement the Parents Pathways Program—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our mission!
YFS is Logan’s leading community services organisation, dedicated to making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives. If you’re someone who loves helping others grow and succeed, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.
As a Mentor with our Parent Pathways team, you’ll play a key role in supporting parents, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their employment goals. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of families, setting them on the path to independence.
We’re seeking someone who’s driven by a genuine passion for empowering others and thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment. At YFS, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s committed to building brighter futures for our community.
If you’re ready to create change and support parents on their journey to success, we want to hear from you!
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek and Outreach offices
Role type: Permanent full-time and part-time available
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: $76,161 to $85,393 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
Be a dedicated, practical Mentor who aims to inspire and support parents of young children in setting and achieving their work and education goals. In the Parent Pathways program, you’ll help individuals thrive by providing tailored guidance and linking them to vital resources and opportunities.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if:
- Relevant experience and qualifications (minimum of Certificate III or IV relevant qualifications for Junior Mentors and at least Diploma level for Senior Mentors) that showcase your dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Proven ability to build meaningful connections with those facing disadvantage and trauma, helping them on their journey to recovery.
- Tech-savvy and quick to master new systems, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in employment and training for parents, empowering them to overcome barriers.
- Dependable and self-driven, ready to work independently at various outreach locations across Logan once trained.
- Experience in employment services is a bonus, but your passion for helping others is what truly sets you apart.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Thandeka or Diana on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
This position will remain advertised until all positions are filled, shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist; Project HERA
We are looking for a skilled professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing domestic and family violence.
As the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist you work as part of the Domestic and Family Violence team, working in close partnership with QPS, to engage and improve the safety of victim-survivors referred from the Vulnerable Persons Unit. The position will also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies.
The focus of the role is to provide trauma-informed responses to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence who are identified as high-risk or having repeat calls for service by the QPS VPU. This role will undertake crisis intervention and case work including risk and needs assessment and safety planning to address the immediate needs of the victim-survivor, and through co-engagement will assist police to engage with the victim-survivor by building trust and rapport and promote a better understanding of DFV within police. As a skilled practitioner, with domestic and family violence experience, you are adept at creating safety plans and assessing ongoing risks.
As part of an energetic, supportive team working to increase safety and improve system responses for people experiencing domestic and family violence, you will benefit from a shared learning environment, positive team and organisational culture, and a dedication to your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work.
About the job
Role location: Beenleigh Police Station (VPU) and YFS Jimboomba. (Our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast).
Role type: Permanent part-time, 32 hours per week
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 a year pro rata for part time hours, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- Undertake crisis intervention including risk and needs assessment and safety planning to address the immediate needs of the victim-survivor
- Provide information and facilitate access to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs. This may include meeting clients in a safe location in the community including with QPS and providing transport to access services
- Build and foster collaborative partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders, contribute to the ISR and maintain effective, accountable services to clients
- Work alongside QPS to assist police to build trust to and rapport to engage victim-survivors, increase capacity and capability within QPS to respond to victim-survivors and improve the service system response.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you will bring the following: a client focus, emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Sarah Vuzem on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This position will remain advertised until filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist; Embedded Worker x 2
We are looking for a skilled professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing domestic and family violence.
As the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist you work as part of the Domestic and Family Violence team, working in close partnership with QPS, to engage and improve the safety of victim-survivors presenting to police stations. The position will also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies.
The focus of the role is to provide trauma informed responses to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence who present at the police station. This role will, assist police to engage with the victim-survivor by building trust and rapport and promote a better understanding of DFV within police. As a skilled practitioner, with domestic and family violence experience, you are adept at creating safety plans and assessing ongoing risks.
As part of an energetic, supportive team working to increase safety and improve system responses for people experiencing domestic and family violence, you will benefit from a shared learning environment, positive team and organisational culture, and a dedication to your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work.
About the job
Role location: Rotating between YFS Jimboomba and Jimboomba & Beaudesert police stations. (Our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast).
Role type: Permanent part-time, 32 hours per week
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 a year pro rata for part time hours, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- Undertake crisis intervention including risk and needs assessment and safety planning to address the immediate needs of the victim-survivor
- Provide information to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs
- Build and foster collaborative partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders, contribute to the ISR and maintain effective, accountable services to clients
- Work alongside QPS to assist police to build trust to and rapport to engage victim-survivors, increase capacity and capability within QPS to respond to victim-survivors and improve the service system response.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you will bring the following: a client focus, emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Sarah Vuzem on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This position will remain advertised until filled.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Centre Based housing specialist
Join the YFS Team – Make a Difference in Housing and Homelessness!
- Are you knowledgeable about housing and passionate about helping people secure stable housing and essential support? Be part of a dedicated team at YFS, making a real impact in our community.
- This dynamic role offers a mix of fast-paced information and advisory services along with meaningful, in-depth casework to assist individuals affected by today’s housing crisis.
- Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to empowering people to overcome challenges and thrive.
Make a difference where it matters – join us at YFS!
About the job
Role location: Slacks Creek
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range: $85,393 – $97,689 a year, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
In this role you will:
- offer vital information, referrals, advice, and assessment services to individuals facing homelessness.
- work closely with individuals needing additional support to create and carry out a personalised housing plan, helping them explore options and reach their housing goals.
- contribute to the Logan Zero project by enhancing our understanding of homelessness in the Logan area.
- collaborate with a network of services—including financial counselling, homelessness support, domestic and family violence, and employment services—to deliver comprehensive, holistic support.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, the ideal person for this role will:
- Have a strong understanding of housing and homelessness issues, including the challenges people in housing crises face and ways to help them find stability.
- Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, supporting vulnerable individuals in urgent need.
- Hold qualifications in human services or bring relevant housing and homelessness experience to the role.
- Are optimistic, practical, and solution-focused, committed to helping people find effective solutions.
- Thrive in a flexible, varied role, balancing high-volume information and referral services with dedicated client case work as needed.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Anita on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This position will be advertised until filled, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
In this role you are required to hold a Queensland blue card or the ability to obtain one.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Housing Specialist x 2
Be part of a team that’s really making a difference
We are looking for Housing Specialists who are keen to develop their professional experience and skills. In these unique roles, you will be embedded in one of our families’ or youth teams to collaboratively deliver solutions for families or youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
This innovative model builds on YFS’ growing expertise in embedding specialist housing workers within our family support and youth teams. See our report on our Thriving Families Project to find out more about our work on service integration.
This support model requires excellent problem-solving skills, close collaboration with families’ and youth workers and property managers, and the ability to prioritise the needs of clients who often need immediate support.
You will support people not just to find housing, but to sustain tenancies and maintain stable homes. You’ll also build the capability of family and youth workers, as well as building your own knowledge and experience from a trauma-informed delivery perspective.
This is a rewarding role in which you will be both challenged and supported to grow as a housing specialist.
It’s no exaggeration to say that in this role you can really make a difference to people’s lives. You will be supporting people, not just to overcome crisis, but to thrive.
About the jobs
Role location: Slacks Creek working with young people
Role location: Jimboomba working with families (Our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast)
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $97,689 a year with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
- support families and youth to navigate the housing system to achieve their long-term housing goals
- work collaboratively across different teams (both within YFS and externally) as part of a multi-faceted team
- build relationships with real estate agents, Centrelink, the Department of Housing, and community housing providers to help get families housed
- build the capacity of family and youth workers to respond to families’ housing needs.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, you’ll be a great fit if:
- have an in-depth knowledge of the social, community and private rental housing sectors and the housing issues relevant for families
- have independent problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills
- have an understanding of trauma-responsive practice
- are flexible and adaptable to clients’ changing needs
- have a demonstrated ability to work with First Nations peoples.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Astrid on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: This position will be advertised until filled, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with applicants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.
Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare Therapist
Are you keen to be part of a passionate and professional team working together using evidence-based models to change lives?
YFS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical therapist looking to take the next step in their career. Come join our team as a Family Practitioner and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care.
You will be part of an experienced team of passionate therapists who are implementing Queensland’s Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) program. The program is facilitated by experienced and suitably qualified therapists who help identify strengths and challenges within the family behaviours. You’ll be working with the families and children in their homes helping them to understand their strengths and teaching them new skills to develop effective strategies for change within the family system.
As well as having clinical experience, the person for this role will need to be flexible, engaging and have a high level of emotional intelligence along with good communication skills and the ability to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families, children and young people.
There’s no doubt this is a challenging role: it will also be an opportunity to develop your clinical skills with lots of support, clinical reflection and training, working with a supportive team.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba – our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role description (download PDF)
Pay range: $106,730 – $111,448 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.
You will:
- require a willingness to undertake some work outside of usual business hours, including up to 3 evenings a week as required
- have previous experience working with families, in an outreach capacity
- need knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, AOD, and family violence
- provide weekly structured therapy sessions in line with the FFT-CW phased model
- benefit from intensive training in the FFT-CW model, regular ongoing clinical support and a flexible work environment that may include working from home options after completion of probation.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related position description available from www.yfs.org.au/about/jobs-yfs, ideally you will bring the following: a client focus, emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/
Send your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
Contact Vicki Olman or Di Townsend on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
This position will be advertised until filled, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be scheduled for times agreed with participants.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.