Job Youth Engagement and Wellbeing Practitioner, Adelaide

• Be a part of making a positive impact on the lives of young people and see your impact every day
• Belong to a passionate, collaborate team of professionals that values you and all you bring
• Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From Youth Services to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Youth Engagement and Wellbeing Practitioner and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? In this dynamic role, you will support the design, development and delivery of therapeutic, peer, educational, recreation & culturally safe programs that make a real difference in the lives of disadvantage children and young people aged 8 – 25.

As part of the AnglicareSA Participation & Wellbeing team, you will also be involved in training and supporting Mentors and staff, while championing youth advocacy, trauma informed care, and cultural connection. This is a part-time position working two days per week.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

● Co-designing and delivering programs that support emotional, social, educational and cultural development of young people.

● Building mentor capacity and leading trauma informed approaches to support mentees.

● Supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals in education, employment and wellbeing.

● Collaborating with agencies and communities to deliver engaging, inclusive and empowering services and events.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

● Experience in Youth Work, Community Development, Program Facilitation or a related field.

● Proven ability to engage and support children and young people with complex needs and diverse backgrounds.

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and lead with empathy.

We would also love you to have:

● Experience in designing and coordinating youth focused programs.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance

● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply” button and submit your application by 5pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

For more information, please contact Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner, at Write to the company Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.