Careers at Mates4Mates
Be part of a reconnection and recovery journey.
At Mates4Mates, our passion to support veterans and families drives us to provide an inclusive and collaborative workplace environment.
We are dedicated to our community and work hard to offer a rewarding, supportive, progressive and welcoming space for our team members and clients.
Mates4Mates is the place where you can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of veterans and families.
We’re looking for people to help support the veteran community.
Mates4Mates is one of Australia’s leading veteran charities recognised nationally for providing progressive, integrated support and rehabilitation programs for veterans and families, helping to rebuild and change lives.
Each year we provide thousands of mental health, physical rehabilitation and social connection opportunities for veterans and family members across Australia enabling them to connect, recover, and move forward after service-related injuries.
Mates4Mates has joined the Veteran Employment Commitment and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter.
As a Defence spouse, I feel connected to my work knowing I can assist others that may be struggling with issues I too have struggled with as well. Having that lived experience can sometimes make all the difference.
Rebecca Liaison Officer
What we offer at Mates4Mates.
We invest in you
At Mates4Mates, we invest not only in our staff to grow in their careers and be the best versions of themselves, but we also invest in our inviting, inclusive and fun culture. Across all our locations, we offer a supportive environment for our close-knit teams to connect with each other as well as the veteran and Defence community.
We do this through regular pulse checks across the organisation, a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and internal engagement initiatives both in person and online to encourage team members to connect with one another.
A finger on the pulse of our culture
We are driven by our values of integrity, innovation, compassion and collaboration. Our supportive and passionate culture informs our actions and decisions, keeping our clients front of mind.
Employing veterans and Defence families directly
We pride ourselves on our commitment to employing veterans to ensure those in need are supported by a workforce who understand the needs of those who have served and what it means to be part of the Defence community.
Health and lifestyle benefits
A wide range of benefits is also available to employees including:
Competitive
renumeration
A Staff Wellbeing Program (i.e., virtual meditation and mindfulness, nutrition workshops, building resilience workshop, and more)
Advantageous salary sacrificing up to $15,900 per year
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A supportive and passionate culture
Professional development opportunities and more.
Flexible work environment
Mates4Mates truly cares and values its staff. We understand that people bring more to the workplace than their professional skills and we aim to support staff personally and professionally, so they can move forward in all aspects of their life.
Georgia Chief Operating Officer
What values do we stand by at Mates4Mates?
Integrity
We are always true to our purpose and treat everyone with openness and honesty.
Innovation
We are problem solvers, innovating and adapting to ensure we provide holistic services that enhance lives.
Compassion
We provide a welcoming space for all; you will find empathy, understanding, care and respect.
Collaboration
We foster a collaborative culture and work collectively as a team with Mates, stakeholders and partners to deliver positive outcomes.
My role at Mates4Mates gives me a sense of personal fulfilment and I feel my contributions make a positive impact. The work we do changes and saves lives, giving a great sense of purpose.
Shareen Clinical Administration Officer
Interested in joining our team?
If you have any questions about career opportunities at Mates4Mates, please contact hr@mates4mates.org.