Case Worker

• Permanent Full Time
• Location: Campbelltown NSW 2560 (Outreach to South West Sydney region)
• Salary $78K Super NFP Salary Packaging benefit
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

The Case Worker role provides person-centred strengths-based support to young people aged 1024 with a focus on homelessness and early intervention. Working across multiple LGAs the role delivers assertive outreach and evidence-informed case management supporting clients to achieve sustainable housing build capacity and access appropriate services. The position requires strong relationship-building sound judgement and the ability to respond flexibly to the complex needs of vulnerable young people in community settings

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work with and respond to referrals of clients across South West Sydney providing ongoing case management and support
• Create individualized support plans including referrals to community servicesorganisations
• Promotion of the service in the local community
• Monitor our clients progress towards achieving their goals

Requirements for Success

• Community Services Degree; or Associate Diploma or certificate with relevant experience;
• Strong communication empathy and advocacy skills
• Have a sound understanding of Mission Australias values and code of conduct
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills including highly developed administrative skills
• Current drivers licence.

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.