Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Location: Port Macquarie - Hastings, NSW
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Contract: 30th June 2025 (extension possible)
Hours: 38 Hours per week
Salary: $87,138 per annum + super + 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
Mission Australia's North Coast psychosocial support services aid those with severe and persistent mental illness in their recovery journey. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, targeted psychosocial supports to build resilience and psychosocial skills for young people aged 15–25 who are presenting with psychosocial support needs.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support youth on their journey to recovery, we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Create personal recovery plans with young people and their networks. Provide one-on-one and group work to young people in schools and communities. Maintain detailed, accurate client files. Complete timely, factual case notes in MA Connect. Conduct educational sessions for families and community groups. Help clients develop skills for harm reduction and recovery. Liaise with co-workers and external agencies for client advocacy and referrals. Conduct post-program follow-ups to gauge satisfaction and offer re-engagement. Requirements for Success:
Relevant Youth Work or Community Services qualification preferred. Experience working with at-risk young people using culturally safe and inclusive practices. Working knowledge of adolescent mental health issues. Knowledge of case management. Good written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work from a culturally informed and strengths-based framework. Good conflict resolution skills. Resilience, solution-focused, and creative approach to challenges, with strong professional boundaries. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Hold a valid Drivers' Licence. Senior First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain. 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.
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 to submit an application.
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
If you live with a disability and require support to submit your application, please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
Your Benefits:
Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference. Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax. 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. 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.
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