Rubys Senior Practitioner (Ruby’s Case Worker/Counsellor)

Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.  

Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community? Apply your therapeutic skills to help young people reduce family conflict and develop positive relationships.

This position provides support to young people aged 12-15 years who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and their families. This role conducts weekly to fortnightly sessions with Young People and their families, using therapeutic tools and practice to facilitate the reunification of young people and their families through conflict resolution and improved relationships. The role may require visits to be conducted off site to support young people and their families. 

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you:

• Have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences, or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Are experienced in working with youth and families, with a solid understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Are skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments of young people and families, including identifying support needs and undertaking effective risk assessments.
• Can demonstrate the ability to build trust and deliver holistic, solution-focused interventions for young people and families in crisis or early intervention settings.
• Are knowledgeable in therapeutic frameworks such as Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, and Attachment Theory, with ability to apply these in practice.
• Possesses strong communication, advocacy, and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and hold a current QLD driver’s license.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• A Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• A National Coordinated Criminal History Check [Police Check].
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella [Chicken Pox], and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).  

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you! 

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to view the full position description, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2471 or via hr@brisyouth.org. 

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on Monday 21 September 2026. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.