Recovery Case Worker

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February 9, 2026 (28 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR105734
* ** Casual Position**
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* Location:

Botany, NSW**
* ** Salary of $50 per hour + Super**
* ** 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.

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** Your opportunity
** Community Living Supports (CLS) is a community mental health recovery program funded by the Ministry of Health. The service works in partnership with the community mental health service and other relevant stakeholders. The program provides recovery-based psycho-social support with the client in the centre. Entails a combination of case work and support work. Most of the role is direct frontline service delivery, face to face with client in the community.

Support workers mainly support the team with various clients in the community. Case workers do a combination of case coordination and support work.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Case Worker to join our team and deliver client-centred support that empowers individuals on their recovery journey. Working within a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed framework, you will support clients to build independence, wellbeing and community connection.

Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Provide culturally responsive, person-centred case management in line with Mission Australia’s Recovery and National Case Management frameworks
* Conduct client intake, assessments, registrations and develop strengths-based case plans
* Deliver ongoing outreach support to assist clients with day-to-day living skills, recovery goals and service navigation
* Monitor and review client progress towards goals, assisting with transition to independence or onward referrals
* Support delivery of group programs and life-skills training under direction
* Build effective working relationships with internal teams, service providers, government and community stakeholders
* Complete required administrative and compliance duties, ensuring accurate case notes, data entry and reporting
** Requirements for success
*** Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in community services, social work and/or mental health space
* Experience in case management or support work within community, mental health, homelessness or related services
* Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and ability to work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and rapport
* Ability to work autonomously under general supervision and manage competing priorities
* Committed to Mission Australia’s values and strengths-based practice
* Driver’s licence with no restrictions

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
** To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
* Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
* Free external, confidential counselling and access to
* Volunteering opportunities
** 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…