Vacancy title:
Youth Refuge Worker

[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Melbourne City Mission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026

Duty Station:
Werribee, Melbourne VIC | Melbourne VIC

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Opportunity

Melbourne City Mission are the largest provider of youth crisis accommodation in Victoria. There are four Youth Refuges within Melbourne City Mission – Stopover; WRAP – Western Region Accommodation Program; Iramoo and Vicky’s Place. All these four supported crisis accommodation services are for young people aged 16 to 24.

About you

We are seeking applicants who are motivated and enthusiastic about working with young people and their children.

Qualifications or requirements:

• Have a qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, or a related community services field.
• Strong ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs, particularly in a residential environment.
• An understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with at risk young people.
• Experience in working with homeless young people through a trauma informed lens.
• Ability to work shift work including sleepover shifts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team case managed environment.

Please refer to the position description for the full duties and key selection criteria.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Assist with providing structured support, assessment and referral to young people and their children within the program
• Provide assistance to young people and their children to access appropriate accommodation options particularly youth housing, family reconciliation, private rental and public housing.
• A clear understanding of working within a case management framework including client assessment and intake processes.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Driver's license
• Right to Work in Australia

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Applications for this role will close on 17 April 2026 or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter. https://www.mcm.org.au/careers

Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact  to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

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