• Maternity Cover Full Time| 12 months contract
• Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
• Salary: $81,987K+ Super + NFP Salary packaging benefits
• 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 we’re building hope and possibility for all.
  Your Opportunity
  Transition to Work provides no cost employment services to help employers recruit young employees, while supporting them to enter the workforce. This can include trainees and apprentices. If you have left school early or have had difficulty finding work after school, our Transition to Work service can help you build your skills and confidence and support you into work or education, including apprenticeships or traineeships.
  As a Youth Employment Specialist, you will support young people aged 15–24 to gain sustainable employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, or further education. You will help participants overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers, build employability skills, and connect them with meaningful opportunities in the community.
  The role requires to provide support in both our Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour offices and the role may require relief support to other Mission Australia sites across the region as required, contributing to a collaborative and outcomes-driven employment service.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Identify and respond to concerns about the wellbeing of young people and create safe and supportive environments in line with National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify barriers of employment
• Offer ongoing encouragement, advice and motivation to help participants stay in work or education
• Develop tailored job plans and regularly review progress to ensure effectiveness
• Refer participants to specialist services or work experience opportunities
• Develop and maintain network with employers and external community stakeholders to secure ongoing opportunities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure compliance with Mission Australia policies and procedures

Requirements for Success

• Experience in youth services, employment services or related community services desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in youth, employment services or community services is advantageous
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages and other operating systems
• Flexibility to travel across the region as required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with a wide range of people
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A commitment to child safety, confidentiality, and Mission Australia’s values
• Driver’s licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, WWCC and referee checks

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

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 prioritize 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
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

• Identify and respond to concerns about the wellbeing of young people and create safe and supportive environments in line with National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify barriers of employment
• Offer ongoing encouragement, advice and motivation to help participants stay in work or education
• Develop tailored job plans and regularly review progress to ensure effectiveness
• Refer participants to specialist services or work experience opportunities
• Develop and maintain network with employers and external community stakeholders to secure ongoing opportunities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure compliance with Mission Australia policies and procedure