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    48%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.5(25 ratings)
    Career development
    2.9(25 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(25 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(25 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.0(25 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.0(24 ratings)
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    5.0
    Front Line
    Feb 2026
    All Brisbane QLD1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsGreat culture and team
    The challengessome general processes
    2.0
    Housing Services Officer
    Jul 2023
    Kent Town SA 5067
    Rollercoaster. had more bad days than good days.
    The good thingsThe staff/ colleagues. I had great peers and they were the best part of the job. Also the customer engagement.
    The challengesPoor management, high staff turnover due to poor management. Management only think of themselves and never consult staff before making decisions. Oh they also tell you you have all these perks but then ask you to get approval before you can access said perks.
    2.0
    Training
    Nov 2022
    Nice when it suits
    The good thingsLower level staff were nice
    The challengesManagers and HR who don't practice what they preach, they make out they are all about the staff. In reality they are a normal organisation, do what you are told, don't complain or leave I left
    1.0
    Manager
    Jul 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Frustration with senior management they do not wish to hear my input with no scope for growth despite working here for a long time
    The good thingsClose to home can leave when I want, lots of time to arrange things
    The challengesNo support from my staff, senior management work with the attitude keep your head down and don't ask any questions
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Leadership
    Jun 2022
    Steer clear - this is not a child safe organisation
    The good thingsSupporting young people to overcome childhood adversity
    The challengesNo training or coherent framework, toxic management practices, ignorance of standards, utterly embarrassing to work for.
    1.0
    Risk and Compliance
    May 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Traumatic. I left with no job to go to.
    The good thingsThe general perks that go along with working for a not-for-profit organisation.
    The challengesExtremely young and inexperienced leadership, from department managers to the CEO. No identity as an organisation. Exceptionally high turnover in staff, due to poor management. Staff are not equipped with tools to succeed in their roles. Nepotism is rife and due to this it makes it hard to achieve wins. Ive never experienced such a poor workplace. Avoid at all costs.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Site Supervisor
    Mar 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Toxic environment unfavorable workplace culture, basically head down and do not ask any questions for fear of reprimand
    The good thingsHelping the disadvantaged gain and sustain meaningful employment whilst case managing them to achieve their full potential, working with barriers to increase self confidence
    The challengesManagement, Senior Management, Incompetent staff who play on their mobiles all day, toxic workplace environment with no support from higher up
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    TCW
    Mar 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I had been searching for a residential care program that most closely replicates a balanced family environment for the young people and i've found that here.
    The good thingsTherapeutic and trauma informed care.
    The challengesRemembering the training and process when feeling challenged on shift.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Employment Consultant
    Mar 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Poor Management and Getting yelled at by clients
    The good thingsCo workers and 9-5 work hours
    The challengesToo many tasks to complete in 1 day. Poor Management. Hostile Clients. Poor Salary
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Partnerships Coordinator
    Mar 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    The greatest company to work at Adelaide
    The good thingsI was very respected since the first contact. My selection process was transparent and smooth. They supported me and were keen to negotiate the salary based on my experience. On my first day, I felt welcome by everyone. There are plenty of flexibility, so if you have a child is the best place to work. It has been a great experience to work for SYC.
    The challengesMy position is relatively new in the Marketing department, so we are still building something good.
    1.0
    Management
    Jan 2022
    Worst experience of my life.
    The good thingsNothing good to say. Absolutely nothing at all.
    The challengesStress levels to the max. Toxic environment. Unsupportive leadership. Low pay.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Administration Officer
    Sep 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great company, values and professional development opportunities!
    The good things- Collaborative team environment - Professional development opportunities - Work/life balance - Flexible working arrangements
    The challengesEvery day is busy at SYC, however with team and management support it is manageable.
    5.0
    Administrative Assistant Trainee
    Aug 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Working for SYC has been life changing.
    The good thingsA great organisation to work for. team members are very caring and accepting.
    The challengesMist communication when dealing with certain stakeholders at times.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Site Manager
    Apr 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Love my work colleagues and managers and making a difference to our clients lives each and every day.
    The good thingsLove my work colleagues and managers and making a difference to our clients lives each and every day.
    The challengesNavigating clients barriers was a challenge at first but with the support and training provided I am confident going in to each appointment with my clientds.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Employment Consultant
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I love my job! I love my manager/s and co workers!
    The good thingsFriendly, supportive staff!
    The challengesDeadline with a diverse range of clients
    4.0
    Youth Worker
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Overall no issues everything is pretty good
    The good thingsGood manager. Good conditions....wish I wasn't always at a desk though
    The challengesGetting people to work is hard sometimes
    4.0
    Manager
    Jan 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Not perfect but overall pretty good
    The good thingsAn organisation that has a good mission to assist the community and those that are less fortunate. Many passionate people work for SYC.
    The challengesAs a not-for profit, money is always tight and many functions are dependent on government funding. This presents challenges.
    5.0
    Case Manager
    Jan 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Great graduate development and experience
    The good thingsPassionate people at all levels High advocacy and support to ensure clients well supported Quality social work supervision
    The challengesReliance on government funding means service timeframes out of organisational control
    1.0
    Youth and Family Support Worker
    Dec 2019
    It was a great experience helping the disadvantaged of South Australia, but this was overshadowed by answering to people who really could not care less.
    The good thingsI worked with some amazing people
    The challengesManagement only concerned with good news stories but ignore the major issues that really affect young people. Many employees keep quiet about major issues because of fear of reprisals.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    SYC
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Depressing and completely unsupported as a worker.
    The good thingsChoose start and finish time
    The challengesVery little feedback from management. No support when there is challenges. There is a real divide between its various companies/divisions. A real us and them attitude.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Community Coordinator
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    So grateful to be working with SYC
    The good thingsAmazing colleagues and supportive work culture
    The challengesNothing at the moment
    1.0
    Employment Consultant
    May 2019
    Keep your head down, do your work, don't ask any questions.
    The good thingsThere is some satisfaction in knowing that the work you are doing is ultimately contributing to the welfare of disadvantaged youth in Adelaide.
    The challengesAs a company seeking to improve the welfare of Adelaide's disadvantaged, there is little to no concern with the welfare and wellbeing of their employees. SYC is happy to tout its successes but perpetually ignores systemic issues embedded within its toxic work culture, where employees have either given up complaining because no-one listens, or remain quiet for fear of reprisal.
    9 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Youth Coach
    Feb 2018
    Sensational
    The good thingsGreat management, training and environment. Above average remuneration.
    The challengesNot many challenges. A great experience thus far
    2.0
    Accounts Officer
    Feb 2016
    I will not work there again!
    The good thingsI liked working with the people in my team
    The challengesMy area was always expected to stay in the office and answer the phones.
    5 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Administrator
    Oct 2015
    Disappointing
    The good thingsSome fabulous people & an excellent focus for services. Its great to know you're contributing to helping so many young people.
    The challengesCommunication is not good. No performance appraisals or feedback. I'd hoped for scope to develop but that hasn't eventuated.
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