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Job Description
- Permanent Full Time 38 Hours per Week
- Location: Taree or Forster NSW
- $81987 Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging
- 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 Transition to Work program helps young people aged between 15 to 24 transition to work or ongoing education. The program has a strong focus on providing support to those who have left school early or who are having difficulty finding work after school and helping them to develop the skills and confidence they need to move into work or ongoing education.
The Youth Employment Mentor is based in Taree or Foster and acts as the point of contact for our youth the role you will provide a mix of 1 to 1 and group support aimed at strengthening the social & emotional wellbeing of your clients. Our Mentors are active in the community and work collaboratively with Youth Employment Specialists in the areas of education training & employment.
Due to the geographical area the program covers outreach work is an essential part of the role requiring the Youth Employment Mentor to work from various locations including Taree Forster and Wingham. A Pool car will be provided for outreach work and travel will be during work time.
Although this is not an identified position we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Promote early engagement and sustained connection of youth via outreach drop-in and non-structured interactions.
- Ensure young people are provided with practical support to participate and feel valued and worthy of contributing to their futures.
- Plan deliver and evaluate group work sessions and provide tailored support to clients.
- Accurately record information in management files for all clients in line with Mission Australia protocols and program.
- Proactively raise concerns that affect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people engaging with MA services.
- Actively provide continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the quality of the program evolves.
Requirements for Success:
- Tertiary qualifications in community services or a related discipline desirable
- Experience in Community Services or Youth Services Workforce Australia Providers or case management is highly desirable
- Experience with career counselling and social & emotional wellbeing support.
- Ability to network and keep up to date with local services that can assist participants with addressing barriers to employment
- Detail oriented written skill and the ability to present information and comprehensive case notes clearly and concisely.
- A proven track record in achieving KPIs; demonstrating resilience and managing your self-awareness and personal development.
- Experience working with vulnerable people and/or young people with complex needs.
- Experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural systems and protocols would be advantageous.
- Resilience self-awareness and the ability to manage your own personal development and wellness.
- Current NSW Driving 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
Click Apply and send your application today!
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
