• Permanent Part Time or Casual Shifts available
• Permanent Part Time | 32 Hours per week
• Rotating Roster | Days | Nights | Weekends
• Permanent $35.40 per hour + Super + Penalty Rates & Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Casual: $44.25 per hour + Super + Penalty Rates
• Location: Dubbo, Mac River Centre 2830
• 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

At MAC River, we provide a safe and supportive residential rehabilitation service for young people aged 13-18 grappling with chronic drug and alcohol issues.

Our mission is to empower these young individuals through trauma-informed and culturally safe care, guiding them on a transformative journey over six months-three months in residence, followed by three months of aftercare in the community.

As a Youth Worker, you'll be more than just a mentor; you'll be a role model and a source of hope! You'll help create a warm, structured environment where young people can learn essential life skills like budgeting, meal preparation, house cleaning, and self-care routines. Together, we'll foster resilience, build confidence, and inspire positive change.

We are currently recruiting for both permanent part time and casual Youth Workers.

If you're driven by compassion and ready to ignite transformation, we want to hear from you! Join us at MAC River and be part of something truly impactful.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist the team in the provision of practical support to client such as transport ​and independent living skills.
• Respond to urgent issues in a timely manner and engage with appropriate support services.
• Contribute to the implementation of case plans and needs of each individual.
• Undertake administrative tasks and work under regular supervision as instructed.
• Provide ongoing flexible support for clients that meets their individual needs and situation.
• Participate in or run group work under regular supervision.

Requirements for Success:

• Cert III or IV in Youth work (​Or working towards a relevant qualification)
• Alternatively, obtained previous experience in a relevant industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of team and provide support.
• Professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake basic functional day-to-day support of clients.
• The ability to develop knowledge and learn new processes quickly.
• A current NSW drivers' licence
• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain

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
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) [Permanent roles only]
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave [Permanent roles only]
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off [Permanent roles only]

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