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Permanent Part Time Opportunity 22.8 hours per week| Work life balance with 3 days a week or reduced hours over 5 daysLismore NSW 2480$54,1130 per annum + super + not for profit salary packaging Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission AustraliaWhen 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 OpportunityIn this role, you will be working with the Family and Carer Mental Health (FCMH) Program. FCMHP supports families and carers of people with a mental illness through a comprehensive range of supports and services. The service works with carers as well as carers'' mental health support groups and networks, and other related local agencies and service providers in the NSW North Coast.As the Carer Education Coordinator, you will travel across the Northern Rivers/Tweed region (using a Mission Australia pool vehicle), to facilitate carer education and training sessions.Your key responsibilities will be to:Create training calendars and deliver workshops in collaboration with carers, community partners & the FCMHP teamWork in a team environment to maintain key stakeholder relationships and partnershipsIdentify and support the individual needs of carers participating in the programCollect evaluation data on the program or any other tasks required for evaluationDevelop effective relationships to promote awareness of the programResearch, secure and maintain appropriate venue/s and resourcesMonitor program budget to ensure adherence and effective spendingRequirements for SuccessDiploma in community services, social work, or extensive previous experience in program coordination in the community sectorStrong prior experience in group facilitation and the ability to engage in the communityUnderstanding of the role of carers, mental illness, and its effects on families.Personal lived experience as a carer for a person with a mental illness is desirableFirst aid certificate or willing to obtainCurrent NSW Drivers LicenceBefore 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 benefitsTo 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 differenceNot-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPayFree external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy supportVolunteering opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveExtra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day offOur 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.How to applyClick ''Apply'' and send your application todayAs 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