Support Recovery Worker

• Max term contract till 31-Jul-2027
• Part time - 4 days/week (Morning, Evening and Weekend shift)
• Salary: $41.44/hr + Super + Penalty rates + NFP Salary Packaging
• Location: Cairns QLD 4870
• 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. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Join us in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every individual's journey is valued and supported. As a Support Recovery Worker, you have the opportunity to make a profound difference by inspiring resilience and fostering personal development among our tenants.

Your daily tasks involve addressing diverse challenges associated with homelessness with compassion and understanding. You provide essential support, guidance, and access to resources that facilitate tenants' paths to stability. Through your empathetic approach, you help tenants build meaningful connections within their communities and explore enriching cultural experiences.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Build positive and non-judgemental relationships with tenants, showing respect for their feelings and needs
• Work with tenants to engage in relevant sector agencies / programs
• Work with tenants to build positive peer and adult relationships by assisting them to attend appointments and programs held in and out of Douglas House
• Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the service through involvement in culturally appropriate projects, contribution to team forums, and training and development of staff
• Complete a range of administrative duties for the efficient running of the service including; updating tenant records, reports, referral letters, goals plans etc.

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated ability to build strong and trusting relationships with tenants
• Possess positive social and communication skills
• Experience working with the Indigenous community
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and their cultures and a general understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary Australia
• Must hold a Working With Children Check or willingness to apply
• Must hold a current valid Driver’s licence and First Aid Certificate

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 prioritize 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

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 
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

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.