• 1 - Max term 12 months with possible extension
• 1 - Maternity Leave contract till May 2025

• 2 Full time positions
• Location: Adelaide SA 5000
• Salary: $78K+ 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity
Looking to make a real impact with young people? Join FLO as a Case Manager and help high school students re-engage with learning and life! You'll work one-on-one with youth aged 15-21 (or 25 for young parents), creating personalised learning plans and providing the support they need to thrive. It's a role full of heart, growth, and purpose-plus you'll enjoy awesome perks like free on-site parking, a pool car, fortnightly guest speakers, and loads of professional development. If you're passionate, people-focused, and ready to change lives, we want to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Respond to referrals of clients to the service from internal and external support services and conduct over-the-phone and formal face-to-face assessments of suitability for support
• Register and induct clients into the service including the property, facilities, financials and regulations
• Provide ongoing case management sessions (formal and informal) with clients and review progression against case plans and provide informal counselling as required
• Assist clients in the process of transition out of the service into independence or other services
• Development of an agreed individual learning plan (ILP) in conjunction with (if needed) an agreed case plan including goals and outcomes
• Develop strong internal and external relationships with clients, staff, and key stakeholders to contribute to the effective functioning of the service and improved outcomes

Requirements for Success

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice, Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Social Work
• Previous experience working in a case management approach within a education or employment focused environment

• Previous training in providing a Child Safe Environment, Reporting Abuse & Neglect and Education in Care
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate

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.

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
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

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]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

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.