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Case Worker

locations : Dandenong CS

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to apply : End Date: April 26, 2026 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id : JR106148

• Permanent | Full Time
• Salary: $45.64/hour + Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Dandenong VIC 3175
• 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 and .

Your Opportunity

Better Futures is a new support model designed to better prepare young people in their transition from Out of Home Care to independence. The model promotes early identification and engagement as the foundation for a smooth transition from care, with all eligible young people referred to Better Futures at 15 years and 9 months. Flexible and tailored supports can be accessed by young people up until their 21st birthday to strengthen their independent living skills and empower them to achieve their full potential.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct periodic needs and strengths assessments to determine the appropriate level of support for each young person
• Develop, monitor and review Individual Support Plans, outlining the goals and activities that will assist young people to achieve/maintain independence and reach their full potential
• Provide one-off practical supports for young people including administering brokerage funds to support the achievement of goals documented in a young person’s Support Plan
• Administer brokerage funds, and maintain auditable records in accordance with contractual and organisational requirements

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated knowledge Victoria’s Out of Home Care and Leaving Care systems
• Demonstrated capability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations as well as strong practices in promoting self-care strategies
• Entrepreneurial skills with demonstrated capacity to source opportunities, networks and recourses from the community
• Demonstrated capability to influence, negotiate and advocate in the best interests of young people

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 (details via )
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to
• 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 [email protected] or visit our 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]

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How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed 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.

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