Life Without Barriers · New South Wales
Youth Worker (Life Without Barriers Education) - Hobart
Learning Support / Teacher's Aide
Life Without Barriers Education is seeking a permanent full-time Youth Worker at its proposed Hobart campus at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay site. Starting in November 2026 or January 2027, the role supports high-school-aged students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement alongside four teachers in a trauma-informed setting. The school is awaiting Tasmanian registration; applicants need relevant experience, First Aid and an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
- Permanent, Monday-to-Friday position
- Proposed 2027 enrolment of 60 students
- Requires Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People check
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free
Closes in 2 days
Applications close 21 Sept 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent full-time Youth Worker, Monday to Friday, at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus in Hobart. Support high-school-aged students through classroom assistance, wellbeing activities, individual plans, school routines and links with families and services, working with four teachers and three other youth workers. The role may begin in November 2026 or January 2027, offers salary packaging of up to $18,550 tax-free, and depends on the proposed school receiving Tasmanian registration.
What they’re looking for
- Education support, youth work qualifications or equivalent community experience
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs
- Strong relationships with students, families and communities
- Ability to organise wellbeing and engagement activities
- Current First Aid certificate
- Unrestricted Australian driver licence and 12-seat vehicle capability
About the school
Life Without Barriers Education is establishing inclusive, flexible schools for young people returning to education. The proposed Hobart campus is expected to enrol 60 students in 2027 and will provide support for educational, social and wellbeing needs.
How to apply
Apply online with a resume and covering letter combined into one document. Applications close on 21 September 2026; contact the Life Without Barriers Education team for role enquiries.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Role
- Learning Support / Teacher's Aide
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Join Life Without Barriers Education as a Youth Worker! Support students’ wellbeing, engagement & learning at our inaugural, inclusive campuses. Permanent full time (Monday - Friday), supporting students to engage in learning Mentor and guide students to build confidence, resilience…”
The school
- Address
- L5. 352 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW