Youth Wellbeing Coordinator
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Job Location:
Port Macquarie - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Contract Until 30th September 2026
- 38 Hours per week
- Salary: $90188 FTE per annum super Not for Profit salary packaging benefits
- Location: Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- 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
Mission Australias North Coast psychosocial support services aid those with severe and persistent mental illness in their recovery journey. Operating within a recovery framework the service assists individuals in achieving their goals maintaining housing managing finances and daily living participating in work or training and sustaining physical and social wellbeing.
The Youth Wellbeing Coordinator delivers evidence based targeted psychosocial supports to build resilience and psychosocial skills for young people 1525-years who are presenting with mental health challenges. Focus will be on improving their independence community participation and overall well-being through personalized supports and recovery-oriented practices
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support young people on their journey to recovery we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Create personal recovery plans with young people and their networks.
- Provide one on one and group work to young people in schools and communities.
- Maintain detailed accurate client files.
- Complete timely factual case notes in MA Connect.
- Conduct educational sessions for families and community groups.
- Help clients develop skills for harm reduction and recovery.
- Liaise with co-workers and external agencies for client advocacy and referrals.
- Conduct post-program follow-ups to gauge satisfaction and offer re-engagement.
Requirements for Success:
- Relevant Youth Work or Community Services qualification preferred
- Experience working with at-risk young people using culturally safe and inclusive practices
- Working knowledge of adolescent mental health issues
- Knowledge of case management
- Good written verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work from a culturally informed and strengths-based framework
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Resilience solution-focused and creative approach to challenges with strong professional boundaries.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Hold a valid Drivers Licence
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
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
To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:
- 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Program Management
- Classroom Management
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Grant Writing
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Every hour, 3,000 Australians face becoming homeless. Your gift can help Australians in need find a safe home.
