Careers

We’re always looking for talented people to join our dynamic, national team and help more people lead independent lives.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential.

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Join the team

SYC has a relentless belief in people and their potential. We provide services that foster wellbeing, independence and opportunity for all Australians. We invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment.

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SYC is a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative.

We’re committed to showing our respect and value for the time and effort our candidates put into their applications.

Opportunity and inclusion

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via [email protected]

Benefits of working at SYC

Work in a diverse, supportive team

We believe that everyone has a right to feel comfortable, safe and be themselves at work. We build teams that are as diverse as the communities we work in – in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, culture and beliefs.

Increase your pay with Salary Packaging

You can allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to pay for everyday expenses, meaning you pay less tax and have more money to spend!

Flexible Working Arrangements

Work-life balance is essential to long-term wellbeing. We offer a range of options to give you flexibility.

Birthday Leave

Happy birthday to you! After working at SYC for one year, eligible employees can take a bonus day of leave in your birthday month.

Loyalty Leave

We reward loyalty by offering eligible employees who stay at SYC for two or more years an extra week of loyalty leave per year. Just to say thanks!

Extra Annual Leave at Half Pay

Eligible employees can request to take five or ten days of annual leave at half-pay, potentially maximising the available annual leave to six weeks.

Retail and Entertainment Discounts

Through our partnership with Flare, you can access savings and perks from Australia’s most loved brands, plus special offers to help you save on bigger expenses like household utilities, health insurance, and more.

Wellbeing Leave

We provide employees with additional personal leave to support their health and wellbeing.

Reach your potential with development opportunities

We want each employee to be successful in their role and empowered to develop their own career pathway to reach their goals. We provide ongoing training and career advancement opportunities across all areas of the organisation.

Discounted Corporate Private Health Cover

Stay healthy! SYC employees can access discounted private health cover through leading insurance provider Medibank.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees can access free, confidential sessions with a qualified counsellor through our Employee Assistance Program.

Contact our Careers team

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