- Permanent Full Time
- Location: Camperdown, NSW
- Salary: $90K + Super + Salary Packaging
- 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
Make a meaningful impact by supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to achieve positive, self-determined outcomes.
Mission Australia is seeking a passionate and culturally informed First Nations Community Navigator to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities by strengthening access to culturally safe services and improving outcomes across housing, financial wellbeing, employment, and community connection.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, community leaders, internal teams, partner organisations, and local stakeholders to develop and deliver culturally safe, community-led initiatives. You will provide specialist cultural advice, support staff capability, and contribute to programs focused on improving housing stability, financial wellbeing, employment pathways, and community connection.
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide culturally safe outreach and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants and community members
- Build strong relationships with community groups, organisations, and service providers
- Support the development and delivery of community-led projects, events, and engagement strategies
- Provide cultural guidance to staff to strengthen service delivery and support planning
- Identify opportunities to improve access, address barriers, and enhance community outcomes
- Contribute to project evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement activities
Requirements for success
- Relevant degree qualification with relevant experience in community services, social work, community development, or a related field; or equivalent relevant industry experience and expertise
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally appropriate and strengths-based approaches is highly desirable
- Experience in community consultation, facilitation, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage projects, collect information, contribute to reporting, and support continuous improvement
- Confidence working independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, WWCC and referee checks.
Your benefits
- Rewarding Work- every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- 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 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.
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
Skills Required
- Applicant must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community
- Relevant degree in community services, social work, community development, or related field OR equivalent relevant industry experience
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using culturally appropriate, strengths-based approaches
- Experience in community consultation, facilitation, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination
- Strong organisational skills including project management, information collection, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to provide cultural advice and support staff capability to strengthen service delivery
- Must complete national police history check, provide qualifications, Working With Children Check (WWCC), and referee checks before starting
What We Do
Mission Australia is a national non‑denominational Christian charity that delivers homelessness crisis and prevention, social and affordable housing, youth and family programs, mental‑health and disability supports, and employment and community services across Australia. The organisation partners with governments and communities to provide safe homes, recovery supports and pathways to independence, and advocates for better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians.
