* Permanent Opportunity | Four or Five Days per week
* Nowra NSW 2541
* $78189 to $82164 FTE per annum + super + not for profit 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you an experienced youth worker who thrives on building connections and opening doors for young people. Are you confident engaging with schools and professionals and motivated by making a real difference for young people who may not otherwise access support.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Youth Worker to establish and lead a new outreach‐focused role supporting young people aged 12–24 who are hidden carers. Hidden carers often remain invisible and unsupported while managing caring roles alongside school, work, and their own wellbeing. This position will focus on building strong networks and referral pathways—particularly with schools and youth services—to increase identification and access to support for young carers. Working within the Integrated Carer Support Service, the role links young carers with tailored supports and services to help them manage daily challenges, reduce stress, maintain wellbeing.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Proactively identify, engage and support young people aged 12–24 in caring roles
* Build and maintain strong professional relationships with schools, education staff, youth services and community organisations to increase referrals of hidden young carers
* Provide short‐term practical support, information and guidance to young carers and their families
* Plan and deliver young carer camps, group activities and wellbeing programs
* Promote awareness of young carers and advocate for their needs across the community
* Maintain accurate case notes, data, and reporting in line with service requirements
* Work collaboratively within the Integrated Carer Support Service team to ensure coordinated, holistic support
Requirements for Success
* Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, or a related field
* Demonstrated experience working as a Youth Worker, ideally with vulnerable or at‐risk young people
* Proven ability to network, build partnerships, and manage professional relationships, particularly within school settings
* Strong understanding of early intervention, prevention, and strengths‐based practice
* Experience facilitating group programs and activities for young people
* Excellent communication, organisation and engagement skills
* Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
* Current NSW Drivers 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.
Your benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
* 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
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.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application
Please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
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
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
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