Staying on Facilitator

• $72,150 + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• Permanent Part Time Contract – 30.4hrs = 4 days per week
• 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 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 

The Home Stretch WA model was co-designed with young people, Aboriginal community members, and the broader support system for those transitioning from Out-Of-Home Care. As one of the first services delivering Home Stretch in WA, this is your opportunity to help shape a better future for young people moving toward independence.

As a Staying on Facilitator with Mission Australia, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 17–21 as they transition from Out-Of-Home Care to independent living. This is an on-site position and your work will be trauma-informed and culturally secure, with a strong focus on self-determination and the wellbeing of young people, their carers, and carer households.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Support young people and carers to develop Staying On Agreements that enable continued living arrangements until the young person turns 21.
• Liaise with the Department of Communities to authorise and manage Staying On subsidies, resolving any related issues.
• Provide therapeutic support and guidance to carers, including parenting strategies for young adults and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate the review and support of Staying On Agreements in collaboration with Transition Coaches, young people, and carers.
• Assist young people in accessing safe and stable housing, including use of housing allowances and exploring options within natural networks and community housing.
• Facilitate case conferences and family intervention meetings as needed.
• Support family mapping, reunification, and contact with biological families.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case management records and contribute to internal and external reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including the Department of Communities, carers, kin, and community members.
• Actively participate in interagency meetings, Communities of Practice, and professional development activities.

Requirements for Success 

• A Degree or Diploma in Social Welfare, Social Science, or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience child, youth, and family services.
• Experience supporting young people in state care or those at risk of disengagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally safe and trauma-informed manner.
• Proven skills in case management, assessment, and crisis intervention.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience working with Aboriginal communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships.
• Knowledge of referral pathways and support services.
• 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. 

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.

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 talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au 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 deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

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.  Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you