Youth Employment Specialist

• $73,788.31 + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• Max Term Parental Leave Cover to 10 August 2026
• Part Time Contract 34.2hrs pw = 9 day fortnight or flexibility to fit to school hours
• Location:  Garramilla (Palmerston) NT 0830
• 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 

Transition To Work is highly successful life changing program that helps young people aged between 15 to 24 transition to sustainable work or ongoing education. The program has a strong focus on providing support to those who have left school early, or who are having difficulty finding work after school, and works together to help them to develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their full potential and build a brighter future.

This is an on-site position based in Palmerston and ss a Youth Employment Specialist, you will be someone who thrives on supporting young people to reach their goals, who has experience and uses initiative when working with young people participating in a voluntary service.  You will advocate for your clients and provide referrals while addressing both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Use your knowledge of current youth challenges to connect and engage with young people building relationships built on honesty and trust
• Work closely with the participants to build and implement an appropriate job plan that identifies their goals and desires
• Maintain detailed case notes and meet administrative KPIs to ensure program success.
• Conduct assessments to determine any barriers to employment
• Provide thorough, individual pre-employment support
• Create and facilitate activities and learning experiences that build confidence and independence.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external service providers to assist with suitable opportunities for the participants
• Shortlisting for vacancies, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks
• Promote social activities, career exploration, and industry tours, helping young people discover their passions and potential career paths
• Post placement support for the first 26 weeks of employment or education

Requirements for Success 

• Significant background in Employment Services, Social Services, Social Welfare and/or Youth sectors 

• Tertiary qualified or Diploma in a relevant field desired
• Experience in Youth Services, Jobactive Services or case management would be desirable
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to tailor communication appropriate to the audience
• Ability to engage and provide support to young people experiencing risk factors in their life This will require perseverance, flexibility, and innovation.
• Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong administration skill and report-writing ability
• Comfortable working to deadlines and able to handle multiple competing priorities
• First Aid & CPR Certificate is desired but not required.
• 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