Job Development Coach

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people with a focus on mental health and wellbeing long-term unemployment prevention of youth suicide child protection as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown

your opportunity

As the Job Development Coach you will be on the frontline delivering tailored employment services to young people living with disability. You will coach guide and empower our members to overcome barriers build work readiness and secure sustainable employment.

This is a hands-on face-to-face role where you will:

Conduct individual assessments and develop personalised job plans.
Create inclusive employment opportunities by engaging with employers.
Advocate for young people and support them into meaningful work.
Provide ongoing post-placement support to ensure long-term success.
Collaborate with internal teams and community stakeholders.
Promote youth-first strengths-based approaches to employment.

We are recruiting two full time Job Development Coaches to join our team in Hervey Bay QLD

what we are looking for

You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job it is your career a choice that you make every day! You are passionate about driving real outcomes and shaping a future where employment is not just a goal but a gateway to independence confidence and community.

In addition you also possess:

Experience in Disability Employment Services (DES) or similar and are ready to apply it with purpose and impact
A high degree of emotional intelligence: self-awareness. self-management social awareness and relationship management
The ability to thrive in dynamic youth focused environments and build genuine connections with young people.
A comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by young people living with disability and are committed to helping them overcome these through employment
The motivation to achieve measurable outcomes and believe that employment is a powerful gateway to independence and self worth.
The readiness to make a meaningful difference. Every day with every young person.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe inclusive and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient resourceful and dedicated team who strive to transform futures and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
Fortnightly/ monthly RDOs
access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries pharmaceutical automotive services as well as things like clothing books electricals furniture and even holidays!
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance banking and finance insurance and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people their families neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply and for a full Position Description please visit: Tharshi Thavapalan Talent Partner

Role closes: 12 September 2025

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown everybody belongs. We welcome celebrate and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.