* 2 x Casual positions (24x7 rotating roster)
* Location: Mareeba QLD 4880
* $49.46 per hour + Super + penalty rates
* 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
The Djindigal (meaning Healing Place) service is a 10-bedroom facility in between Mareeba and Kuranda. The service aims to provide a way for people who have self-identified substance use concerns, to take control of their use and reduce the negative impacts on their life. The service will empower and equip them to achieve their individual goals relating to their substance use, and to be able to continue their recovery journey for a further 6 months after leaving the residential setting. This may look different for different people including goals relating to safer use/harm minimisation, reducing use or ceasing use.
We are currently looking for two casual Wellbeing Support Workers to assist in the delivery of a range of daily programs, including health and lifestyle (wellbeing), living skills, budgeting and other externally provided therapeutic programs. This Program is a 24x7 facility, operating on a rotating roster including weekends and overnight shifts.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Provide residential inductions and service tours for new clients
* Facilitate and conduct a range of on-site educational and recreation activities and assist in the coordination of off-site sessions
* Provide regular coaching and encouragement for clients to participate in the wide range of activities available
* Assist clients with meal preparation, ensuring hygiene standards are maintained
* Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the service through involvement in projects, meetings and training.
Requirements for Success
* The willingness and ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including rotating through active sleepover shifts
* Demonstrated relevant work experience supporting clients from a variety of different backgrounds and levels of disadvantage
* Qualifications focused on Alcohol and other Drugs will be highly regarded
* Ability to coordinate and run wellbeing activities for clients, such as cooking skills
* Hold a Current QLD full Driver's Licence and willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
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
* Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
* Volunteering opportunities
* 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 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
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you