• Casual
• Location: Eastwood and North Ryde, NSW
• 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

We are seeking a passionate Community Service Worker to join our team on a casual basis; this opportunity would be ideal for a social work or psychology student seeking to gain experience in mental health as they work towards their tertiary qualification.

This is a highly rewarding position, as you will be assisting consumers to readjust to living within the community, who after long periods of admission in mental health inpatient units or similar institutions, require stable housing and heightened support as they work towards their individual recovery goals and independence.

HASI Plus operates 24/7 and you need to have good availability across the week to work variable hours and days including weekends and active night shifts as well as the ability to be called in at short notice.

Your key responsibilities will to:

• Support and empower consumers to undertake daily living skills, budgeting and medication management;
• Work alongside consumers to support them to achieve their recovery goals;
• Create and update individual consumer files, notes and reports as required;
• Establish positive relationships with consumers and service partners.

Requirements for success

• Working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology and/or completion of Cert IV in Mental Health
• Understanding of recovery orientated principles and framework, as well as psycho-social rehabilitation;
• A valid NSW driver’s license

• COVID-19 vaccination

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’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Service Worker - HASI Plus enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description Community Service Worker PD Casual.pdf. For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.