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
At Mission Australia, we believe strong communities are built on respect, inclusion and genuine connection. We are proud to be expanding our service footprint through new locations delivering the Community Living Support (CLS) program. CLS provides planned, person‑centred supports within clear service frameworks, promoting independence, safety and meaningful participation in community life, supporting people with mental health challenges to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join the CLS Program. This role offers the opportunity to both lead a small team and remain connected to frontline service delivery.
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide strong leadership and day-to-day operational oversight to a small team of four exceptional people who provide support to clients with severe and persistent mental health issues, while also maintaining a small caseload of clients to stay connected to client outcomes. You will play a key role in ensuring our services are delivered with empathy, integrity, and a strong focus on recovery and empowerment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused role, is committed to recovery-oriented practice, and is eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong background in community services. You enjoy balancing leadership responsibilities with direct client work and are committed to helping people achieve independence and wellbeing.
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.
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.
