House Coordinator, Women's Refuge

Learn more about the refuge:

Counterpoint Young Women's Refuge provides crisis accommodation and case support work support to year-old young women who are currently homeless. The program offers short-term accommodation for a minimum of 6-8 weeks with the goal of sustainable housing upon exit. Young women who leave the program are then offered time limited outreach support.

The aim of the program is to provide a safe and secure environment for young women to ensure they have the physical and psychological space to enact positive change in their lives. The underlying philosophy of the program is the empowerment of women and the recognition of sexual assault and family violence in the community and its need to be addressed. Counterpoint has a broader role in advocating for and supporting disadvantaged and marginalised women and cultivating the idea of a right to safety outside the confines

Your role:

Perform a lead role as the House Coordinator within the Counterpoint Young Women's Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires strong leadership and organisational skills as well as the ability to coordinate to the day-to-day operations of the refuge.

Make Your Mark:

• Working with young women's across ages 17-24.
• Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, support and supervision support workers including casuals, case management and therapeutic employees.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the refuge.
• Broad knowledge of the systems and services that surround young people.
• Experience in housing, community services and youth mental health.
• Ensure that therapeutic interventions and responses are used to work with all young people.

Make it Work:

• You get a salary starting at around $110,000 at full time.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 6.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon the experience you bring or current level on the award.
• Full time, permanent.
• Work in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- "I feel really supported - probably the most supported I've ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you're supported, that's half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work."

Ready to take the next step:

Applications close on Sunday 21st September.

To learn more about the role a Position Description is available to download, please note we use PD's that support your growth and ability move between roles:  House Coordinator - Residential Services (Kirrang Wilam Youth HR_ Counterpoint) PD RESI E AW

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply as well as your commitment and passion for working with women and your approach to leadership.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Lisa Cappola via email at

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability