• Join a true values based organisation empowering the lives of women, children & families
• Ongoing, part time position (0.7 FTE) day & sleepover shifts
• $75,662.62 pro rata ($38.29/hour + super, generous salary packaging benefits (up to $18,000/year tax – free) & gifted leave

The Program Support Worker works closely with the Family Violence Case Management and Therapeutic teams to support women and young people to achieve their identified goals; as well as undertaking the administrative and practical tasks associated with tenancy entry, exit and establishment.

The support worker role is critical in ensuring the delivery of individualised and tailored practical supports for women and young people in refuge and crisis accommodation. The role consists of shift work, including sleepover and day shifts and weekends.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications will be considered as they are received.

About you

• Diploma of Community Services or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Demonstrated capacity to have effective, person-centred conversations with a diverse range of people
• Strong commitment to and capacity for teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to undertake practical tasks, demonstrating flexibility and ability to prioritise
• An ability to work autonomously and independently, as part of a team
• Availability to meet the current roster requirements as specified on our website
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption

to apply

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Good Shepherd

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring
about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $18,000 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Capability Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right 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.