Program Worker Housing and Homelessness

23 hours ago

Lismore NSW, Australia Social Futures Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Program Worker Housing and Homelessness

Posted:

17/10/2025

Closing Date:

31/10/2025

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Lismore

Job Category:

Community Services & Development

We have an opportunity for a passionate team player to join our homelessness service, Connecting Home, with our Lismore team working a 4 days per week.

You will be part of an innovative team that supports those experiencing homelessness, or at risk thereof to identify and access sustainable housing outcomes, as well as referrals to appropriate community supports.

Job Description

No two days will be the same however, you will be providing high quality, customer centred assistance, the position will be primarily phone-based support and there will also be a requirement to collaborate with a variety of community-based organisations to ensure the best possible outcomes.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate previous similar experience or relevant transferable skills such as your ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, service providers and participants to empower them and develop their capacity and resources, be proficient at completing a needs and risk assessment and be passionate about making positive change.

If you have relevant qualifications, skills and experience working in the homelessness sector; are a passionate individual dedicated to making positive change in their community, this is the role for you.

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We've got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn't just a workplace; it's a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you'll like working with us:

  • Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
  • You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
  • We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

Applications close 31 October.

We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:

For further information, please call Laura Paterson on

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