Broome, WA | Full-time (38 hours per week)

SCHADS Award Level 4: $85,126 – $91,587 (depending on experience) + super + salary packaging

Strong Start Program Mentor (Case Worker)

Make a difference early. Change a child’s future.

Broome Youth & Families Hub (BYFH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Strong Start Program Mentor to join our team full-time.

The Strong Start Program provides early intervention support to primary school-aged children (6–12 years) and their families who may be experiencing vulnerability, barriers to engagement, or risk of disengagement from education and community connection.

In this rewarding role, you will provide mentoring, family support, advocacy and case management, helping children and families strengthen their connections to school, culture, community and positive activities. Working collaboratively with schools, families and community stakeholders, you will support positive outcomes before challenges escalate.

About You

You are a relationship-focused professional who is passionate about supporting children and families to thrive. You can build trust quickly, advocate effectively, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, advocacy and practical support to children and families

• Support school attendance, participation and engagement

• Assist families to access services, resources and community supports

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, families and service providers

• Facilitate activities that build resilience, confidence and community connection

• Maintain accurate case notes, support plans and program documentation

• Promote culturally safe and strengths-based practice with children and families

• Support attendance to activities and holiday programming  

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people and families

• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Current National Police Clearance

• Working With Children Check

• Current WA Driver's Licence

Desirable:

• Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or a related field (or relevant experience)

• Experience in case management  

• Training or experience in trauma-informed practice

What we offer

• Full-time hours (38 hours/week)

• Salary packaging including remote area benefits

• Annual Airfare Allowance after 12 months of service

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Supportive, values-driven workplace with strong community connections

• Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for children and families

• Supportive and values-driven team environment

• Regular supervision

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

How to apply

If you want to contribute to a team making a real difference for young people, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For a confidential chat about the position please call Aleisha 04•• ••• 661.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close 14.07.26, however, should the right candidate be found we withhold the right to close the advertisement prior to this date.