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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
Homelessness Outreach Specialist
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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 maximum term (end date 10th Feb 2027) 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:Â Â Â Slacks Creek
Role type:     Maximum term, Full-time – contract end date 10th Feb 2027
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range:Â $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: 29th April 2025 at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 6th May 2025.
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.
Homelessness Outreach Specialist
The YFS outreach team supports growing numbers of people rough sleeping in our city. Join a dynamic organisation backing people to overcome adversity and to thrive.
As part of this team, Homelessness Outreach Specialists will connect with people wherever they are to provide practical assistance and help people to find stable housing with the additional supports they need.
We’re looking for people with great communication skills and an understanding of issues contributing to homelessness to fulfil these roles. You will need to be practical, flexible and have a high level of empathy.
The team will work outside standard business hours – 6am to 8pm, with some weekend shifts.
About the job
Role location:Â Â Â Slacks Creek
Role type:Â Â Â Â Â Â Permanent full-time
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range:Â $85,393 to $91,880 a year based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
- engage with people wherever they are, building trusting relationships
- assessing people’s needs to provide practical support to people experiencing homelessness to help them access crisis and long-term housing
- connecting rough sleepers with appropriate social service systems to achieve long-term change
- contribute to Logan Zero’s goal of ending rough sleeping in Logan through collaboration and advocacy.
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 hands-on, practical and adaptable in responding to changing situations
- have experience in person-centred service delivery, preferably in homelessness or mental health services
- are passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness
- have a deep understanding of the circumstances of people sleeping rough and effective ways to respond
- can work flexible hours to ensure the outreach service can meet requirements for after-hours and weekend responses. The team will have staff working from 6am to 8pm weekdays and daytime hours on Saturday, with potential to add Sunday if demand emerges. You will need to be able to provide support across these periods.
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 Rebecca Ryan  or Camila Aldred on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.
Closing date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 29th April 2025 Â
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:Â Â Â Slacks Creek
Role type:Â Â Â Â Â Â Permanent full-time
Role description: (download PDF)
Pay range:Â $74,031 to $79,388 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 you have/are:
- 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.
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.