• $83k + super + salary packaging
• Full Time, Permanent position
• Location: Townsville
• 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. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

The Townsville Youth Foyer is an integrated learning and accommodation model supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of or, experiencing homelessness. Located in Pimlico, The Foyer provides forty, one-bedroom units , fully furnished for eligible participants for up to 24 months.

Townsville Youth Foyer is a culturally safe, inclusive, and diverse environment where Young People feel safe and supported to achieve their dreams. Using the “Advantage Thinking” approach, The Foyer provides coaching and support across the following six key Services: Education and Training; Employment; Health and Wellbeing; Social Connections; Civic Participation; Housing (maintaining a good tenancy).

The Pathways Specialist collaborates with the Program Manager to develop and implement opportunities for youth engagement in education, entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, and more. This role involves case management, overseeing daily operations at the Youth Foyer, and liaising with stakeholders, suppliers, Mission Australia Housing, and the local community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Create, coordinate, maintain and facilitate structured career and employment guidance
• Facilitate group workshops and one to one guidance sessions for youth within the Foyer community
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; employment and training providers, schools, universities, TAFE etc.
• Provide coaching and positive engagement to assist young people to achieve their goals as detailed in their personalised coaching plan.
• Support young people to identify short and long-term life and career and study goals.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant degree or associate diploma and/or experience working with young people and/or homelessness
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in Townsville regarding housing
• Experience working successfully with young people from low-socio economic, homeless, and culturally diverse groups
• Knowledge of services for young people in Townsville and pathways for education and employment
• Experience supporting young people in a trauma informed and culturally appropriate way
• Willing to work weekends and after hours to deliver programs and services for young people on a rostered basis
• Valid QLD Blue Card

Please include a cover letter outlining how you meet these requirements.

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’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected].

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

How to Apply

Click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.

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