Max term (12 months with possible extension) | Part time – 4 days/week

Salary: $35.4/hr + Super + 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose .

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Activities Facilitator to support the Activities Facilitator in coordinating and delivering meaningful activities for tenants at Douglas House Supported Housing Accommodation.

In this role, you will help tenants access and utilise the community woodworking shed, assisting with woodworking, furniture making and other practical activities. The aim is to support tenants personal, social, physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, helping them build confidence and independence.

Douglas House provides supported housing and individualised case management for up to 20 adults transitioning from chronic homelessness into longterm, independent living. Our approach is recoveryoriented, traumainformed, strengthsbased and culturally responsive.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Coordinating and supporting tenant access to the community woodworking shed.

Assisting in planning and delivering activities such as woodworking and furnituremaking.

Supporting tenants overall wellbeing to help them build independence.

Building rapport with tenants using a strengthsbased framework.

Ensuring safety through adherence to relevant policies and procedures.

Completing basic administrative tasks as required.

Requirements for Success

A relevant certificate qualification or equivalent experience in a related field.

Strong administrative and communication skills.

Experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of disadvantage.

Skills and experience in a woodwork environment preferable, with the ability to provide basic training to tenants.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.

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 youre 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 youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

I f 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

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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