• Newly created role, indigenous community services
• 12 Month Fixed Term, 30.4 hours per fortnight (possibility of extension)
• Flexible work options including flexi-hours and working from home
• $38.90 per hour + super + NFP salary packaging + great benefits

About Launch Housing

Launch Housing is a secular Melbourne-based community organisation that provides homelessness services and life-changing housing supports to disadvantages Victorians. With over 400 staff working across 13 locations, we want to end homelessness and are committed to creating lasting societal change to help those most in need in our community. In a country as wealthy as ours no one should be homeless.

About the program

The First Nations Pathways Program is a new program funded by City of Yarra aimed at addressing the barriers that First Nations peoples in the City of Yarra and beyond experience in accessing culturally safe housing and homelessness support services.

The first phase of the program will focus on scoping in consultation with the First Nations community and agencies, and a review of Launch Housing's current practices to identify the access barriers and service gaps for First Nations peoples. The second phase will focus on implementing changes identified in the first phase and continued commitment to strengthening relationships with key agencies and the community to improve the service offer for First Nations people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Reporting to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, you will:

• Contribute to program design, development, implementation and evaluation processes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain collaborative relationships
• Advocate to ensure that services are relevant, flexible and accessible to people experiencing homelessness
• Identify service gaps and work with other agencies to develop service and housing options

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate team player who has an ability to develop and nurture strong relationships and enthusiasm to take on new challenges.

You have experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and you understand the policies, contexts and systems impacting them. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are highly encouraged to apply.

You possibly have a relevant qualification and experience in homelessness and/or program development but these aren't essential.

Why join Launch Housing

We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do. If you want a career where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider working with Launch Housing! Our employees are spread across 14 different sites within metropolitan Melbourne.

We offer great staff benefits including:

• Work for a value-based organisation with a clear mission and vision

• Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged

• A diverse and inclusive work environment with generous leave provisions

• Professional and career development opportunities across the organisation

• From $74,910 base (Prorata) + super + NFP salary packaging

How to Apply

For more information about this fantastic opportunity and to view the full position description, please see the attached document below. To apply, click Apply Now.

If you would like additional information please contact Charlie van der Gaag on 0419 504 456.

Launch Housing is committed to child safety and is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.