IFYS
    (59 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Social & Welfare Services

    Specialities

    Equal opportunity, Residential Youth Work, Disability Support Work, Emergency Housing, Youth Support Services, Homeless Outreach Services, Trauma Informed Care, Person Centred Care

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    37 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore, QLD 4558.
    At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who come into contact with us. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.We firmly believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and as such, we continuously assess and enhance our framework of support. We readily implement new practices and procedures, such as the Sanctuary Model of Care, which actively promotes emotional, social, moral, and physical well-being for both our staff and customers.

    Jobs at IFYS

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    at IFYS Limited
    Ipswich, Brisbane QLD
    Use your industry expertise to contribute to positive outcomes for young people, through the provision of excellent practice and strategic leadership.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    1h ago
    Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD
    Provide daily supports within SILs, empower individuals to achieve their self identified goals, using a person centred and strengths based approach.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    6d ago

    Our mission statement

    To research, educate and provide support services that assist people in need to reach their full potential and participate in a just society.

    Featured

    Sanctuary is...

    Awards and accreditations

    Inspiring Workplaces Australasian Finalist 2026
    Inspiring Workplaces Australasian Finalist 2026

    Reviews overview

    3.359 ratings in total
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    90%
    Rate salary as high or average
    56%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at IFYS?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees appreciate the supportive and inclusive team culture at IFYS, where colleagues genuinely care about each other and the meaningful work they do with young people. Staff value the good work-life balance, training opportunities, and competitive remuneration including salary packaging options.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as management approaches varying across locations, high workload with staffing pressures in some areas, and balancing administrative demands with client work. The child protection sector naturally presents challenging situations, and parking can be limited at certain sites.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Recruitment Coordinator
    Apr 2026
    Maroochydore QLD 45584 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive & inclusive team culture that holds the same values
    The good thingsSupportive and inclusive team culture. Contributing to positive outcomes for young people and vulnerable individuals.
    The challengesHigh workload at times but I find this enjoyable because our team support each other
    5.0
    Quality and Compliance Officer
    Mar 2026
    Sunshine Coast QLDLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great place to work with lots of support
    The good thingsVery supportive culture and everyone seems to genuinely care about their role and the impact on the community. Great work-life balance and remuneration vs. job expectations is great.
    The challengesStaff turnover can slow down progress sometimes but this is not unique to IFYS, it's more of an industry issue.
    Executive Manager - People & CultureThank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about your experience in the Quality & Compliance Officer role, as well as your honest reflections on the challenges you’ve faced. We truly appreciate your contribution to the organisation and the value you’ve brought to your team. Your insights are important to us, and we encourage you to reach out to your Line Manager or our People & Culture team if you would like to discuss any aspect of your experience further. We’re committed to supporting you to ensure you feel empowered in your role.
    30d+ ago
    1.0
    Support Worker
    Jan 2026
    Ipswich QLD 4305Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Worst company I have EVER worked for
    The good thingsEngaging with youth people
    The challengesManagement very toxic
    Executive Manager - People & CultureThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your perspective is important to us, and we would appreciate the opportunity to understand your concerns in more detail. If you feel comfortable, please reach out to your line manager or our People & Culture team so we can look into this further and continue improving the support we provide to our teams.
    30d+ ago
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