September 5, 2024

Mission Australia

Darwin

FULL TIME

Youth Employment Specialist

The future lies with our youth! Join our team and help young people discover their passions and career paths in this life-changing program.

$79,214 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
Permanent Full-Time Contract
Location: Palmerston NT 0830
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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Your Opportunity

Transition To Work

is highly successful life changing program that helps young people aged between 15 to 24 transition to sustainable 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 works together to help them to develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their full potential and build a brighter future.

As a Youth Employment Specialist, you will be someone who thrives on supporting young people to reach their goals, who has experience and uses initiative when working with young people participating in a voluntary service. You will advocate for your clients and provide referrals while addressing both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Use your knowledge of current youth challenges to connect and engage with young people building relationships built on honesty and trust
Work closely with the participants to build and implement an appropriate job plan that identifies their goals and desires
Maintain detailed case notes and meet administrative KPIs to ensure program success.
Conduct assessments to determine any barriers to employment
Provide thorough, individual pre-employment support
Create and facilitate activities and learning experiences that build confidence and independence.
Develop strong relationships with internal and external service providers to assist with suitable opportunities for the participants
Shortlisting for vacancies, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks
Promote social activities, career exploration, and industry tours, helping young people discover their passions and potential career paths
Post placement support for the first 26 weeks of employment or education

Requirements for Success

With a significant background in Employment Services, Social Services, Social Welfare and/or Youth sectors, you will be confident in your case management and assessment processes. Other requirements include:

Tertiary qualified or Diploma in a relevant field desired
Experience in Youth Services, Jobactive Services or case management would be desirable
Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to tailor communication appropriate to the audience
Ability to engage and provide support to young people experiencing risk factors in their life this will require perseverance, flexibility, and innovation.
Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries
Strong administration skill and report-writing ability
Comfortable working to deadlines and able to handle multiple competing priorities
Full driver licence with no restrictions

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.

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 you’re 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

talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au

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 you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax

Free external, confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, send your application today!

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Apply quickly to be considered for this exciting and encouraging role.