• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Part-time (45.6hrs./fortnight), Max term position until 28 June 2024 

Partnering with Drug Court Ballarat, Reid’s Guest House has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work across two multidisciplinary teams to support Consumers work towards securing alternate longer-term tenancies, whilst also working to strengthen their connection to community. 

About the opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic Team Member for an exciting newly developed position in a changing program. Your role will include:

• Developing, conceptualising and delivering activities that enhance the wellbeing of Consumers focusing on their life and living skills
• Assisting to identify and access longer term tenancy options for Consumers
• Liaising with external stakeholders to deliver programmed activities
• Developing and implementing strategies to maximise Consumer engagement in programmed activities
• Assisting in the delivery of Tenancy Skills Institute program (Training will be provided if required)

The position may require work outside of regular work hours (9am-5pm).

About the program

Partnering with Drug Court Ballarat, Reid’s Guest House has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work across two multidisciplinary teams to support Consumers work towards securing alternate longer-term tenancies, whilst also working to strengthen their connection to community. The worker will implement a program to increase life and living skills as well as facilitate engagement in the Tenancy Skills Institute program.

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What’s on offer

You will join a highly capable and competent team that is friendly, helpful, respectful and enjoys a good laugh from time to time.

Flexible working arrangements

Investment in your career through ongoing professional development. We’re willing to invest in your development with dedicated training across two services to ensure that the successful candidate has the tools to work cohesively within Drug Court Ballarat and Reid’s Guest House.

In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading, and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• A relevant vocational or tertiary qualification (for example Diploma or bachelor's degree), or equivalent professional experience in related field (essential)
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with complex needs including multiple presenting needs (including alcohol and other drugs, mental and/or physical illness, psychosocial and behavioural issues)
• Demonstrated experience developing, running and monitoring group activities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build, engage and maintain professional working relationships with people with complex needs
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice which drives persistence and an unconditional positive regard.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Shortlisting and interviews may commence before the closing date.

Get in touch

For more information or questions regarding the role, please reach out to Daniel Hemming, Manager Reids Guest House on 0468 586 275.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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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.