Youth Employment Coach & Outreach

Mission Australia; Forster; Sur place; AUD 74 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Rewarding work

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external counselling

Chaplaincy support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave including Thank You Day

Work Anniversary Day off

Annual leave purchase option

Disability support accommodation

Résumé du poste

Mission Australia seeks a Youth Employment Specialist to support 15–24 year olds in gaining sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or further education. The role involves outreach between Taree and Forster offices, developing job plans, and assisting participants through barriers to employment.

You will engage with employers, conduct holistic assessments, and provide ongoing motivation while maintaining records and adhering to child-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth services or related community services desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in youth/employment services or community services advantageous.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Flexibility to travel across the region.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse groups.

Responsabilités

• Support ~50 young people to gain sustainable employment or education opportunities.
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify barriers to employment.
• Provide ongoing encouragement, advice and motivation to keep participants in work or education.
• Develop tailored job plans and regularly review progress.
• Promote opportunities to employers including outreach and direct marketing.
• Undertake job-matching activities to facilitate placements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders (Services Australia, Workforce Australia providers, housing, mental health services).
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Mission Australia policies.
• Identify wellbeing concerns and create safe environments for participants.

Connaissances

Youth services

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Formation

Tertiary qualification in youth/employment services or community services

Outils

None

Description du poste

Mission Australia seeks a Youth Employment Specialist to support 15–24 year olds in gaining sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or further education. The role involves outreach between Taree and Forster offices, developing job plans, and assisting participants through barriers to employment.

You will engage with employers, conduct holistic assessments, and provide ongoing motivation while maintaining records and adhering to child-safety standards.