Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. 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.

Your new role

This position is for a period of approximately 12 months to cover parental leave.

Women’s House is an initial point of contact for women/non-binary people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It aims to create a safe space that is welcoming and supportive offering healthy food, personal hygiene, laundry facilities and brief intervention housing support for up to 6 weeks. We interpret women’s experiences within a framework that acknowledges external factors that perpetuate disadvantage and commit to action towards a more equitable position in society for the women we support.

You will be the first point of contact for women wanting to access support so this role requires someone who can listen, understand, and respond to the complex needs of our women in a holistic way. Working in collaboration with internal and external service providers, the Pathways Worker offers purposeful engagement to assess and respond to women's needs by providing structured intervention, short-term housing, health & wellbeing support as well as practical assistance in the Women’s House.

Your day-to-day

• Providing a crisis response to women in a safe environment using trauma informed care.
• Being the first point of contact for women requiring support and advocacy.
• Assessing need and offering individual planned support (up to 6 weeks).
• Engage and partner with sector partners and the broader community.
• Provide interim social participation and activities.

The fun part is no day is the same at Women’s House!

We're looking for a female Pathways Worker who

• Who can effectively respond to crisis and support women with complex needs.
• Who will work from an intersectional feminist lens.
• Experienced in working in the homelessness and / or women’s services sector.
• An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and strengths-based approach.
• Exceptional engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and flexible with a creative outcome focused approach.

You can look forward to

• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Being part of a supportive team that values a positive working environment.
• Located in the heart of St Kilda, close to public transport and restaurants.
• Help shape the development of a women’s specific engagement hub that is an inclusive and welcoming space for all women.
• Working within a team that prioritises a feminist approach.

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply scroll click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

For more information about the role, contact Jessica Carroll, Program Coordinator on 04 48767 467.

A position description is attached.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and 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.

Sacred Heart Mission's Women's Services programs provide specialist services to vulnerable women experiencing homelessness and disadvantage - covered under Section 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC). As a welfare service, Sacred Heart Mission is entitled to a general exception under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to employ people identifying as female for Women's Services Programs.