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 Darwin Sobering Up Shelter is a 40-bed facility providing overnight accommodation to people over 18, who are affected by alcohol or other drugs and are at risk of harm. Many of our clients are homeless or displaced and are brought in by NT Police or Larrakia Night Patrol from across the Darwin and Palmerston regions. Within this safe, supportive, and culturally respectful environment, we offer individuals the space to recover and connect with services that can support their long-term wellbeing.
As Support Worker, you will be part of a committed team offering practical, person-centred care across a rotating roster that includes day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
This is an on-site position, ideal for someone who is calm under pressure, self-motivated, and committed to supporting vulnerable members of the community through practical assistance and respectful engagement. You will bring steady, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to help ensure the Shelter remains a safe, supportive space for every person who walks through its doors.
This is a 24 hour service, therefore applicants must be available to work days, evenings, overnights and weekend shifts when required.
** Please advise in your cover letter which is your preferred position**
Your Key Responsibilities
Requirements for Success
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:
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.