Career Opportunities - Community Living Supports - Illawarra/Shoalhaven page is loaded## Career Opportunities - Community Living Supports - Illawarra/Shoalhavenlocations: Nowratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106348* **Salaries from $39.57 to $45.64 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits*** **Location: Port Macquarie, NSW*** **Multiple role types available*** **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 and .**Your opportunity**We are establishing new Community Living Supports (CLS) services and are seeking values‐driven people to join our team across a range of roles!CLS is a recovery‐oriented, trauma‐informed and culturally safe service that supports people living with severe and persistent mental illness to live safely, independently and meaningfully within their community. Grounded in respect, choice and collaboration, CLS works alongside individuals to honour their lived experience, strengthen natural supports, and promote dignity, self‐determination and hope.Working alongside individuals, families and services, CLS promotes choice, dignity and self‐determination through integrated, person‐centred support informed by evidence‐based psychosocial practice.**Now Recruiting**We are seeking dedicated and values-driven professionals for the following roles:* Recovery Case Workers* Peer Workers* Aboriginal Recovery Case Workers**Requirements for success*** Experience in mental health and/or community services* Understanding of, and alignment with, recovery‐oriented practice* Current valid WWCC and Drivers' licence* A related degree or diploma or minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Peer Work* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* High level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office packagesBefore 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 )* Free external, confidential counselling and access to* 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 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.auFind out more about a .**How to apply**Click 'Apply' and send your application today!As a committed 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**[](blob:https://missionaustralia.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/9d4930c6-d911-4ff8-9330-7ec33e755818)#J-18808-Ljbffr