• $60,996+ super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Fixed Term Contract until 30 January 2026 with possibility of extension
• Part Time - 26.6hrs - 3.5days per week - real work life balance
• Location: Goomburrup (Bunbury) WA 6230
• 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
This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be a steady hand during one of the most critical transitions in a young person's life. As a Case Manager with Navig8, you'll play a pivotal role in helping young people move from state care to independent living, giving them the tools and confidence to build a future on their own terms.

Working across Bunbury and the wider South West and Great Southern regions, you'll be part of a passionate team making a real difference. Every day brings a new opportunity to walk alongside young people aged 14-25, offering practical support, emotional guidance, and genuine encouragement as they take control of their lives.

If you're driven by purpose, thrive on connection, and want to make a meaningful impact where it truly matters - this is your moment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals to the service from internal and external support services and conduct over the phone and formal face-to-face assessments of suitability for support
• Induct clients into the service including the program requirements, their rights, and responsibilities
• Provide structured, person-centred case management, ensuring young people stay on track toward independent living.
• Run regular case management sessions, tailoring support to each individual's cultural strengths and personal needs.
• Assist clients in developing life skills, securing stable housing, and linking with education, employment, and community resources.
• Support young people in transitioning to independence, helping them build self-reliance and confidence.
• Provide outreach services, meeting clients in environments where they feel safe and comfortable.
• Maintain detailed case records, ensuring privacy, accuracy, and compliance with policies.
• Build strong networks with community services, government agencies, and Indigenous organisations to enhance client outcomes.

Requirements for Success
With a significant background in child, youth & family sector, you will be confident in your case management processes, ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people. Other requirements include:

• A relevant degree with experience in case management, youth work, social work, or community services.
• Strong case management skills, with experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to build trust and mentor young people, offering structured guidance while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Ability to work in a culturally safe, trauma-informed manner, with strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a natural ability to take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing and case documentation.
• Excellent time management, able to handle competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• High-level computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Additional WA CPFS Child Protection Screening Checks
• Must have a Full driver licence with no restrictions.

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 prioritise 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 [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

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]

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• 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
To be considered for this opportunity, click 'apply' and send your application today!

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

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.

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