Housing & Homelessness Practitioner- Entry Point

• 0.5 EFT Part Time - Ongoing (38 hours per fortnight)
• Bacchus Marsh Location
• Salary Range: $100,941 - $105,504 pro rata plus 12% superannuation + salary packaging
• Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about providing direct support to clients who are at risk of, or are experiencing homelessness?  Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation as our Housing and Homelessness Practitioner ? Entry Point in Bacchus Marsh. Join our Housing & Homelessness team to make a real impact supporting individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Our diverse programs span crisis support, transitional housing, tenancy advocacy, and specialist services for youth, families, and those affected by family violence. Be part of a compassionate, client-focused team driving positive change in our community.

Please note, this is a part time position for 38 hours per fortnight, the arrangement and pattern of hours is to be agreed upon with the successful candidate, in line with operational requirements.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with demonstrated experience working in housing or a related field. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated experience working in Social Work, Housing or related field
• Ability to build and maintain professional networks within the homelessness sector.
• Ability to undertake thorough needs and risk assessment for presenting clients, including the needs of any accompanying children.
• Ability to operate within funding agreements and maintain all administrative requirements such as case notes and monthly data reporting.

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

What We Offer

• Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams
• Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Ange Gale, Team Leader Housing and Homelessness & Stacey Brownhill, People & Engagement Business Partneron

To find out more please find the position description on our website:

To Apply

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage:  and select apply now

Applications will be received until Wednesday the 10th of September, 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your applicationOur recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact