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October 23, 2024

Mission Australia

Port Macquarie

FULL TIME


Youth Employment Specialist

  • Permanent Full Time
  • Location: Port Macquarie 2444
  • $79214 k + super + 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
Mission Australia's Transition to Work works with young people aged 15-24 who have left school early, or who are having difficulty finding employment. We help young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to move into work or ongoing education (including apprenticeships and traineeships), and we provide no-cost employment services for employers looking to recruit young workers.
You will be working in a fast-paced environment supporting young people gain sustainable employment and/or education. Help young people overcome their vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.
Due to the geographical area the program covers, outreach work is an essential part of the role. A pool car will be provided for outreach work and travel will be during work time.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
  • Work with approximately 50 young people to help them gain sustainable employment or education opportunities.
  • Conduct assessments to determine barriers to employment.
  • Develop and record individualised Job Plans for person.
  • Develop and implement individual and group training workshops.
  • Develop and manage strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders including Centrelink, Jobactive, Housing, Mental Health Services and relevant youth agencies.
  • Undertake a range of participant marketing and promotion activities to introduce them to employers including cold calling, direct marketing activities introduction and interview support.
  • Undertake job-matching activities to facilitate job placements.
Requirements for Success:
  • Experience in Youth Services, Jobactive Services or case management is highly desirable.
  • Ideally Tertiary qualifications in youth, employment services, career counselling, health, community services or related field but not required
  • Experience in working with vulnerable people/ and or young people.
  • A proven track record in achieving KPIs.
  • Experience in administration.
  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages and other operating systems.
  • Flexibility to travel across a region as required.
  • A current Driver’s 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 and and have (or create) a my Gov ID account.
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.
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
Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au

Your benefits
  • 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
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
How to apply
send your application today!

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

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