Youth Employment Specialist

• Permanent Full Time Contract 
• Garramilla (Casuarina) NT 0830
• $81,987. + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• 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 a highly successful, life‑changing program supporting young people aged 15 to 24 as they move toward sustainable employment or further education. With a strong focus on those who have left school early or are experiencing difficulty entering the workforce, the program equips participants with the confidence, skills, and direction they need to realise their potential and build a brighter future.

This is an on‑site position that places you at the heart of meaningful, face‑to‑face engagement with young people in the Casuarina community. As a Youth Employment Specialist, you will thrive in a role that champions advocacy, empowerment, and personalised support, helping participants overcome both vocational and non‑vocational barriers. You’ll use initiative, creativity, and strong relationship‑building skills to guide young people through a voluntary service that meets them where they are and supports where they want to go.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Engage and build trust with young people by applying your understanding of current youth challenges to create strong, supportive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with participants to develop tailored Job Plans that reflect their aspirations, strengths, and goals.
• Conduct assessments to identify and address vocational and non‑vocational barriers to employment.
• Provide individualised pre‑employment support, including job‑readiness coaching and confidence‑building activities.
• Create and facilitate group activities, learning sessions, and experiences that promote independence and employability.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with internal teams, external service providers, employers, and training organisations to expand opportunities for participants.
• Manage job‑matching tasks such as shortlisting, interview scheduling, reference checks, and delivering post‑placement support for up to 26 weeks.

Requirements for Success 

• Significant experience within Employment Services, Social Services, Social Welfare, and/or the Youth sector.
• Tertiary qualification or Diploma in a relevant field (highly desirable).
• Background in Youth Services, Jobactive Services or case management (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to suit diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to engage and support young people experiencing life challenges, demonstrating persistence, flexibility, and innovative problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated professionalism with a clear understanding of maintaining healthy and appropriate boundaries.
• Strong administrative capability, including accurate report writing and the ability to meet deadlines while managing 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 [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

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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.