Homelessness Access Program Worker

4 days ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Autonomous role working with an inspiring and supportive team
  • Values-led organisation making a positive impact on the community
  • SCHADS Level 3 + salary packaging, Maximum term 30/06/2026 – Part Time .6 FTE
Your new role

Your role is to help create a warm and welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness. By being open and friendly, you'll help build trust and make people feel safe and supported. You'll also run activities that help build confidence and offer help with basic needs to improve their wellbeing.

The main goal of the role is to help people feel connected and part of a community. You'll support them in accessing health and housing services and speak up for their needs to make sure they feel valued and empowered.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 3) and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

  • Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
  • Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
  • Minimum Certificate 3 in community services, health, welfare or other relevant qualifications, or willing to undertake these studies.
Experience
  • A lived experience of homelessness, rough sleeping, and transitioning into a home.
  • Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we'll get in touch shortly. We'll be reviewing applications as they come through as we're keen to engage with someone.

For any questions, reach out to Juelz Sanders, Team Leader Street 2 Home, at or call for a chat during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.



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