Veteran Support Worker/s

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Vasey RSL Care Ltd Full time

Overview

The V Centre, Ivanhoe, 172 Burwood Road, HAWTHORN, Victoria, Australia

Posted Monday 8 September 2025 at 2:00 pm

- Be part of an innovative new program that seeks to empower Veterans

- Located at ournew state-of-the-art facility in Ivanhoe

- Casual opportunities available

About the program

About The V-Centre Veteran Empowerment Program

Veteran Empowerment Program at the V Centre in Ivanhoe provides transitional accommodation and wraparound support services to veterans who may have a range of complex social and/or health needs and are at risk of homelessness, with the goal of empowering them to live a meaningful life with stable accommodation.

The Program Support Worker will have the opportunity to work with veterans of any age who seek support at The V Centre due to homelessness or risk of homelessness. You will engage with participants to provide support, skill-building, connection to services and engagement to assist in meeting the participants’ holistic needs and to improve their health and wellbeing.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a kind and effective communicator and be confident to relate positively with our veteran participants, employees and stakeholders. Your understanding of veteran needs and culture of peer support and camaraderie will be very highly regarded.

We are looking for people who bring diverse skillsets to the role that will assist building life skills and wellness in others, such as but not limited to topics like: personal trainer, chef/food preparation/healthy eating, experience as a social/community worker, experience as a disability support worker, life coach, yoga teacher, experience with a trade such as carpentry or similar, art therapy, sports team coaching or member of leadership group.

You will also have:

- Certificate IV or equivalent in community services, welfare or AOD, or related experience in nursing, personal training, coaching etc.

- Demonstrated ability in effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and to think clearly and analytically for responding appropriately to unexpected situations as they arise.

- Demonstrated strong computer literacy with emphasis on Microsoft Office, client management systems and internet.

- Current full Victorian Driver’s license and ability and willingness to drive bus/van.

- Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain the qualification.

- Willingness to undergo a National police check and provide proof of rights to work in Australia

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Vasey RSL Care is a partner in the Veteran and Defence Partner Employment program and encourages veterans and defence partners to apply.

Benefits

- Be part of an organisational culture that is welcoming, engaging and supportive

- Generous and industry competitive salary and conditions of employment

- Flexible work hours for work-life balance

- Industry-leading training and educationto help you upskill

- Access to our Wellbeing Program

- Formal employee Reward and Recognition program

The V Centre, Ivanhoe, 172 Burwood Road, HAWTHORN, Victoria, Australia

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