At a Glance
- Tasks: Build trust and support individuals facing domestic violence in Western Sydney.
- Company: Join Mission Australia, a community-focused organisation dedicated to ending homelessness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, additional leave, and counselling support.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a full driver licence required.
The predicted salary is between 94000 - 94000 $ per year.
Location: Kingswood, NSW 2747
Salary: $94K + Super + NFP Salary Packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Australians in need.
Life at Mission Australia:
When you join Mission Australia, you become part of a community determined to end homelessness and help people in need thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity:
As a Community Coach, reporting to the Program Manager, you will play an important role in building trust and rapport with individuals and families, responding to their unique and diverse needs with empathy and compassion. Working within the Person Led Coaching program, you will support children, young people, and their parents or carers across Western Sydney who are at risk of, or have experienced, domestic and family violence. Using a person-led and strengths-based approach, you will support individuals to identify their goals, build on their strengths and capabilities, and work towards positive outcomes. You will also help us think differently about how we demonstrate impact, collect data, share stories, and influence the broader service system.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Develop strong, trusting relationships and rapport within the community.
- Focus on individuals’ strengths, assets and capabilities to tailor appropriate support.
- Work collaboratively with community members to achieve their identified goals and pathways.
- Build and maintain positive internal and external relationships, adapting your communication style when managing challenging situations or conflict.
- Draw on your experience to identify and advocate for positive changes within the service system.
- Complete required documentation and administrative duties in line with Mission Australia protocols.
- Conduct community-based activities and provide outreach support where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and contribute to quality program activities that meet service standards.
Requirements for Success:
- High-level interpersonal skills, self-motivation and a positive attitude.
- Strong listening and engagement skills, with the ability to understand and respond effectively to individual needs.
- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to coach and positively influence others towards effective outcomes.
- The ability to work under broad direction, use initiative and manage your time effectively.
- A collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute to improvements in work practices and processes.
- The ability to manage confidential information and sensitive social issues professionally.
- A person-led approach and a genuine belief in every individual’s capacity to grow and achieve positive change.
- Strong resilience, self-awareness and commitment to personal wellbeing and development.
- A full, unrestricted driver licence.
Before commencing with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualification and referee checks, and hold the required clearance to work with children and/or vulnerable people.
Your Benefits:
- Rewarding work where you can make a real difference every day.
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, helping you reduce your taxable income through AccessPay.
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Additional leave, including Mission Australia Thank You Day and a Work Anniversary Day off.
Our Culture:
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you support Australians in need and continue to develop 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 and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including different genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations.
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 Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received, so please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Community Coach in Kingswood employer: Mission Australia
At Mission Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Australians in need. Our inclusive and innovative work culture fosters employee growth through various benefits such as not-for-profit salary packaging, additional leave days, and opportunities for volunteering, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and well-being. Join us in Sydney, where you can thrive professionally while contributing to a fairer Australia.
