Come and join our team leading impactful programs that improve housing stability, safety, and wellbeing for individuals and families in need!

Employee Benefits:

• Above Award Salary - $115,251.73 - $120,061.31 (Based on Qualifications and Experience).
• 11 Wellbeing Days (to support worker well-being)- in addition to Annual Leave.
• Awesome Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrificing options of up to $15,899 per FBT year.
• Portable Long Service Leave (from eligible organisations).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families? As the Manager of the Housing Support and Linkages team, you will lead diverse programs dedicated to improving housing stability, safety, health, and wellbeing.

This role oversees impactful initiatives such as the Community Reconnections Program, Tenancy Plus, and the Rough Sleeping Program, providing critical support to those facing homelessness or housing insecurity. You’ll also manage community-focused programs like the Friday Feed Community Meals and the No Interest Loan Scheme, offering practical solutions to support vulnerable individuals and families.

With a focus on assertive outreach, case management, and collaborative support, this position allows you to lead meaningful work, build community connections, and drive positive outcomes. If you’re a skilled leader with a strong understanding of homelessness services and related legislation, we invite you to join us in creating lasting change.

A full list of key duties is outlined in the Position Description, but includes responsibilities in:

• Manage program funding delivery in relation to project grants and evaluation reports. 
• Undertake research, service mapping, needs analysis and program evaluation to meet best practice and inform program planning and implementation. 
• Lead and effectively administer the programs services in accordance with program service plans, service agreements and funding body requirements, including providing operational support to the staff in the programs. 
• Acting as Line Manager as required.

Do your skills include:

• Demonstrated understanding of issues confronting disadvantaged people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. 
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions and assessments regarding individuals and families particularly when under pressure. 
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of case management, practice frameworks and models relevant to working with individuals and families. 
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills and ability to facilitate a team approach to achieve service objectives. 

Are your credentials:

• A minimum qualification of a sector recognised and accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Welfare Work or equivalent. (Qualifications must be approved by recognised professional bodies: ie. AASW, Community Services Council, APS etc.) 
• A current Drivers Licence.

About Brophy:

Brophy Family & Youth Services has supported children, young people, families, and the southwest Victorian community for almost 50 years. We live here; this is our community; we believe in people and in their ability to create the life they want.

At Brophy, you will join a team of just over 170 employees delivering over 40 programs and services across areas including youth engagement, mental health, family violence, foster care, housing support, employment support, and disability services.

At Brophy our Vision is not just focused externally on our community – we feel just as passionate about our employees being meaningfully connected through their roles with us to create the life they want, and that as a workforce we achieve this together through innovation and healthy relationships, and by positively contributing to building an advantaged community.

Diversity and Inclusion at Brophy:

Brophy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We embrace individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities, and nationalities, recognising the richness that varied experiences bring to our efforts in supporting individuals and building stronger communities.

Our commitment extends to actively listening, learning, and evolving to become an accessible, inclusive, and secure organisation for all, encompassing First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those with culturally diverse backgrounds.

For more information please contact Donna - Executive Manager, Family & Individual Support Services on [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Housing Support Linkages - Warrnambool enquiry via EthicalJobs or 03 5561 8888.

Applications close on the advertised closing date, or sooner if a successful candidate is appointed.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.