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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Permanent Full Time position
Salary: $85881.30 Base Salary + Super + Not for profit salary packaging benefit
Location: Bankstown NSW 2200
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
In this role, you will build strong relationships with employers, participants, and the wider community to support job placements and long‑term success. You’ll engage with businesses, promote inclusive hiring practices, and support participants to overcome barriers and reach their goals.
A key part of this role is community engagement. You will actively connect with local stakeholders, community organisations, and service providers to strengthen referral pathways and generate direct registrations for the program. Your ability to represent the organisation in the community will directly contribute to participant outcomes and business growth.
You may also support multiple sites and contribute to broader program development across the region.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Build and maintain relationships with employers to create employment opportunities
Develop strong relationships with local stakeholders, community organisations, and service providers
Support participants with workplace adjustments and ongoing employment needs
Deliver employer engagement and business development activities
Promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace
Generate direct registrations through proactive outreach and community presence
Support program delivery to achieve participant outcomes and service targets
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with program requirements
Requirements for Success
Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Employment Services or similar (or working towards)
Willingness to travel across the region as required.
Proven experience working with vulnerable people and/or people with disability
Experience supporting participants to overcome barriers to employment using a person-centred approach
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders
Experience engaging with community organisations and local service providers
Ability to generate referrals and direct registrations through community engagement
Experience in employment services, case management or similar (desirable)
Sales, business development or employer engagement experience (highly regarded)
Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet performance targets
Current driver’s licence
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
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
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
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
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
