Youth Employment Specialist — Shape Futures

Mission Australia; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Counselling access

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Extra leave days

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist in Kempsey, NSW, working full-time to support young people aged 15–24 in gaining sustainable employment or education opportunities. The role involves assessments, coaching, and building strong partnerships with local services to remove barriers to work.

You will develop tailored plans, provide ongoing motivation, and participate in job matching and employer outreach activities across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth services or related community services desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in youth, employment services or community services is advantageous.
• Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with approximately 50 young people to help them gain sustainable employment or education opportunities.
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify barriers of employment.
• Offer ongoing encouragement, advice and motivation to help participants stay in work or education.
• Develop tailored job plans and regularly review progress to ensure effectiveness.
• Undertake a range of participant marketing and promotion activities to introduce them to employers including cold calling, direct marketing activity’s introduction and interview support.
• Undertake job-matching activities to facilitate job placements.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders including Services Australia, Workforce Australia Providers, Housing, Mental Health Services and relevant youth agencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure compliance with Mission Australia policies and procedures.
• Identify and respond to concerns about the wellbeing of young people and create safe and supportive environments in line with National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Skills

Youth services

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in youth/employment services (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist in Kempsey, NSW, working full-time to support young people aged 15–24 in gaining sustainable employment or education opportunities. The role involves assessments, coaching, and building strong partnerships with local services to remove barriers to work.

You will develop tailored plans, provide ongoing motivation, and participate in job matching and employer outreach activities across the region.