Youth Employment Specialist
Mission AustraliaCoffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Posted May 14, 2026
81987 - 81987 AUD
Full Time
About the Company
Mission Australia is a community service organisation that provides support and services to people in need, with a focus on ending homelessness and ensuring people can thrive.
Job Description
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need as a Youth Employment Specialist with Mission Australia. Provide support to young people aged 15-24 to gain sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
Requirements
- Experience in youth services, employment services or related community services desirable
- Tertiary qualifications in youth, employment services or community services is advantageous
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages and other operating systems
- Flexibility to travel across the region as required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with a wide range of people
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A commitment to child safety, confidentiality, and Mission Australia’s values
- Driver’s licence
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