Youth Employment Specialist Apply
Location: Port Macquarie - Hastings, NSW
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 22, 2024 (27 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR102948
Permanent Full Time Location: Port Macquarie 2444 $79,214 + 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 are having difficulty finding employment. We help young people 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 each 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 a 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 create a myGovID 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.
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
If you live with a disability and require support to submit your application, please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
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 ). Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. Volunteering opportunities. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off. How to apply
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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
About Us Since 1859, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has a lasting impact.
Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance, and celebration.
We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges by providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services.
Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disabilities, and much more.
Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.
That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.
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