Your new role

The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) Evaluation and Learning Centre (ELC) was established to work with other service providers to enable them to provide services to alleviate and prevent homelessness.

As the full-time (role ending March 2028) Housing and Partnership Coordinator you'll be focused on collaboration within the J2SI consortium. Working closely with Social and Community Housing Providers, you’ll ensure a tailored, participant-centred approach that promotes long-term housing stability.

Your day-to-day

• Overseeing housing plans to help participants access stable, long-term housing - work to a "best fit" approach!
• Leading meetings, build strong relationships, and negotiate agreements with housing providers and partners.
• Pairing participants with housing and support services that meet their individual needs.
• Using the Sustaining Tenancies Framework to guide procedures, training, and service delivery.
• Keeping track of housing offers, meet targets, and prepare reports to show progress.
• Collaborating and coordinating closely with the Head of ELC to develop projects.

Essentials for success

• A degree in a relevant field, such as Community Development.
• Experience in building partnerships or engaging with stakeholders (experience in housing or homelessness is a bonus!).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent organisation, time management, and record-keeping abilities.
• Confidence in presenting and speaking to groups.
• Ability to adapt to participants' needs effectively and include the voice of the participant while collaborating with different services.

You can look forward to

• A full-time role, maximum term ending March 2028.
• Becoming a part of an evidence-based program that is at the forefront of targeting chronic homelessness.
• Award: Social and Community Services Level 6 - $55.46 - $57.90 per hour (depending on qualification and experience).
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.
• A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, Psychological First Aid, EAP.
• Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
• Working within a team-oriented culture that values collaboration, mutual support, and well-being.

Come and work with us!

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Apply now! Simply click "Apply Now" and enter your details below with attached resume and cover letter. Please note: those who have already applied need not apply again.

If you have any questions, or for more information about your new role, please contact Garry Bourke, 0456 650 130.

*The position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.  All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.

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