Full-Time role | 38 Hours per week Location: Broken Hill NSW **** $94,472 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits 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
Are you passionate about supporting community wellbeing, building strong local partnerships, and making a meaningful difference in suicide prevention and recovery? Mission Australia is seeking a Community Engagement Worker to join our The Way Back Support Service in Broken Hill. Working closely with local stakeholders, health services, community organisations and service providers you will play a key role in strengthening community connections and supporting recovery-oriented outcomes for people impacted by suicidal distress. The Way Back Support Service provides non-clinical support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. The service works collaboratively with individuals, families, health services, and community organisations to promote recovery, reduce social isolation, and strengthen community connections.
Your key responsibilities
Build strong relationships with community stakeholders, service providers and local organisations.
Support the development and implementation of local action plans and engagement strategies
Facilitate meetings, forums, community discussions, and stakeholder engagement activities
Undertake community mapping and development activities
Support case conferencing and collaborative service delivery approaches
Support Individual clients and support care coordination tasks and caseloads as required.
Collect, analyse, and report on program outcomes and community insights
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and evidence-informed practice
Promote recovery-oriented approaches and community wellbeing outcomes




Requirements for success
Qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and community groups
Knowledge of the Western NSW region and local community networks
Strong communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills
Experience preparing reports, submissions, or briefing materials
Sound understanding of mental health, suicidality, recovery-oriented practice, and psychosocial rehabilitation
Knowledge of community development principles and place-based approaches
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital systems
A current driver's licence
Current First Aid and CPR
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.
Please note that disclosing convictions will not automatically preclude you from our recruitment process.
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
Chance 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 ****** 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 ****** Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since ****, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.
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📌 Community Engagement Worker Suicide Prevention And Recovery (Broken Hill)
🏢 Mission Australia
📍 Broken Hill