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
Are you passionate about supporting community wellbeing, building strong local partnerships, and making a meaningful difference in suicide prevention and recovery?
Mission Australia is seeking a Community Engagement Worker to join our The Way Back Support Service in Broken Hill. Working closely with local stakeholders, health services, community organisations and service providers you will play a key role in strengthening community connections and supporting recovery-oriented outcomes for people impacted by suicidal distress.
The Way Back Support Service provides non-clinical support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. The service works collaboratively with individuals, families, health services, and community organisations to promote recovery, reduce social isolation, and strengthen community connections.
As a Community Engagement Worker, you will help drive local engagement initiatives, facilitate collaboration across stakeholders, and support the ongoing development of community-based responses that improve outcomes for participants and their families.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Requirements for success
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.
Please note that disclosing convictions will not automatically preclude you from our recruitment process.
Your benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
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
At Mission Australia, we believe in hope and possibility for all.
With more than 165 years of experience meeting human need, we are one of the largest and most trusted for-purpose community service and housing providers in the country.
As a national non-denominational Christian charity, our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration are at the heart of all we do.
Every day, we deliver homelessness services, provide social and affordable housing, help families, children and young people thrive, improve mental health and wellbeing, support people with disability, provide pathways to employment and financial stability, strengthen communities, offer alcohol and other drug support, and more.
Backed by our supporters, partners, funders and collaborators, we welcome and work alongside people and communities of all backgrounds, ages and beliefs who seek our support, providing excellent services and safe, secure homes that offer hope and lasting impact.
With our evidence and courageous voice, we advocate for a fairer nation and better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Guided by our bold Strategy 2030, we’re focused on delivering more safe, secure homes, expanding our impact and strengthening our organisation to meet the growing needs of people across Australia.
Together, we’re building hope and possibility for all.
