Australia Job Openings

Mission Australia

Youth Practitioner

FULL TIME

November 8, 2024

Permanent Full Time
Working in Adelaide City of Onkaparinga Council area
Great Salary of $87K + 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

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people at risk of homelessness and their families? Join our dynamic team as a Youth Practitioner, where you'll play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, and hope to vulnerable youth and their families.

In this exciting and rewarding role, you'll offer personalized case management, family support, and lead group work programs to help prevent homelessness and build brighter futures. You'll work closely with young people to understand their unique needs, create tailored action plans, and connect them with the services and resources they need to thrive.

You’ll be the go-to person for providing essential information, advice, and referrals, while also building strong, supportive relationships with families to help strengthen their foundations. You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that’s committed to creating lasting change and empowering young people to overcome challenges and reach their potential

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Provide intensive ongoing person-centered case management
Assist clients through brief therapeutic intervention, case management, advice, information and referral
Conduct group case management sessions for clients where necessary and appropriate
Assist Program Manager and other employees in addressing complex cases or emergency situations
Complete a range of administrative duties for the efficient running of the service
Build and maintain positive internal and external relationships

Requirements for Success

Hold a relevant degree and at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role
Demonstrated professional approach to the role including the ability to maintain professional boundaries
Case management, case co-ordination, strong collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to provide specialised therapeutic interventions and manage a caseload of complex clients
Demonstrated ability to apply basic counselling and mediation frameworks and interventions to young people and their families
A current and valid 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.

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

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.

How to apply

send your application today!

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.

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