- Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available
- Locations: Nowra, Goulburn or Bega
- 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.
Your Opportunity
Join a vital new Program – make a real impact! The Universal Aftercare Service is a non-clinical support service focused on providing rapid, practical psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide.
Positions are available in Nowra, Goulburn or Bega.
We're looking for passionate and driven people to join this valuable new service designed to reach and support communities who may not typically engage with the health system. This program will deliver intensive, specialised support across the Shoalhaven and Goulburn regions, with a strong focus on engaging men, including Aboriginal men, through culturally safe and responsive services
We are keen to talk with people who have an interest in the below positions:
- Peer Worker – work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to support people experiencing suicidal crisis and/or distress. Drawing on your own recovery journey, you will offer understanding, empathy, and practical strategies to help clients overcome barriers to accessing support, connect with community resources, and build independence in daily life.
- Care Coordinator – work within a recovery framework in collaboration with other relevant services to support people to build independence in their daily life and contribute to their recovery, community integration, and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Alison Shadbolt on 0409 262 551.
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
- Free external, confidential counselling
- 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
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
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