• Max term Part Time| 3 days a week
• Location: Camperdown, NSW
• Salary: $52K + Super + NFP 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. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Community Navigator to join our team and support individuals in accessing essential services, resources, and opportunities within the community.

As a Community Navigator, you will work closely with individuals and local organisations to provide guidance, advocacy, and support tailored to the community's needs.

This is an identified position under section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and all applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist individuals in navigating local services, including healthcare, housing, employment, and social support.
• Build relationships with community members and service providers to enhance access to resources.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to raise awareness about available programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on service delivery and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve service accessibility and effectiveness

Requirements for Success

• Relevant degree or associate diploma with relevant experience gained through previous industry experience
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a community development capacity
• Experience in community consultation, facilitation, partnership development and project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages
• Driver's licence with no restrictions

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, work right checks and reference checks and WWCC.

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.

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 [email protected]

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your 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
• 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

Click 'Apply' and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

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