Youth Worker

• Casual with sleepover night shift
• Locations: Bankstown NSW  2200
• Salary - $49.46/hr + Super + Salary Packaging Benefit
• 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

Join Mission Australia’s Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service (CBYS), where we support young people and young families aged 16–25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. CBYS offers a range of support services and accommodation options tailored to meet clients at any stage of need.

In this hands-on role, you’ll provide welfare support to clients living in our crisis accommodation refuge, helping them build life skills, access services, and work toward stability and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and induct clients into the service.
• Support clients in achieving their goals alongside case managers.
• Provide practical day-to-day support and supervision to ensure client safety.
• Assist with appointments, challenging interactions, and general service operations (e.g. cooking, cleaning, maintenance).
• Maintain accurate case files and contribute to reports.
• Perform administrative duties to support efficient service delivery.

Requirements for Success

• Certificate or Diploma in Community Services (Youth Work) or related field.
• Understanding of youth homelessness and at-risk populations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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  
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support  
• Volunteering opportunities   

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.