• Full time | Max Term 30/06/2023
• Location: Rosny Park, TAS
• 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

In this rewarding career opportunity you will support clients and other employee’s in the provision of support activities within the values of Mission Australia that contributes to the outcomes of the service. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide intensive ongoing person-centred case management, with complex clients and review progression against case plan
• Provide specialise case management and work collaboratively with caseworkers to provide specialised advice and support with appropriate engagement strategies.
• Assist clients while at the service through brief therapeutic intervention and referral to suitable services
• Work with clients to create holistic and strength-based individualised support plans utilising SMART goals including referral to supplementary services as needed
• Assist clients in the process of transition out of the service into independence or other services including developing the capacity to self-manage and access required supports independently

Qualifications & experience

• Relevant degree with at least 1 years’ experience or an associate diploma with relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialised or complex therapeutic interventions and
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed administrative skills and the ability to provide support to management of a complex nature
• Demonstrated professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries
• A positive and person-centred approach with a strong guiding belief about everyone’s capacity to self-right and grow within and beyond their current circumstances
• An understanding from combined lived experience and professional development about factors that support recovery and a proven ability to use this to positively support others on their recovery journey.

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 have a disability and need support, 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 

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.  For more information, feel free to view the PD   Community Service Employees IFSS.docx and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.

For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.

Please send through your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately.  Thank you