Your New Role

The Journey to Social Inclusion Program (J2SI) is working against chronic homelessness with its innovative housing-first approach, combined with comprehensive, personalised support.

As a Workforce Participation Worker, you'll help improve economic and workforce inclusion outcomes for people who have experienced long-term homelessness. You will support J2SI participants through employment placements, volunteering opportunities, training, and tailored group and individual interventions.

This role is a maximum-term part-time or full-time opportunity, contract ending 31 August 2025.

Your Day-To-Day

As a J2SI Workforce Participation Worker you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting individuals through every phase of their economic participation journey. Your work will include:

• Assisting participants in identifying and working towards employment, training, study, and volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborating with Intensive Case Managers to minimise barriers to economic and social inclusion.
• Building relationships with employment providers, training organisations, and social enterprises to create opportunities for participants.
• Using an outreach model, engaging with participants in the community and their homes to provide tailored employment strategies.
• Providing post-employment support to ensure long-term success in workforce engagement.

Essentials for Success

• Proven ability to support adults with complex needs in achieving workforce and social inclusion goals.
• A trauma-informed approach to supporting participants.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in employment services including job placement, career counselling, skills training (desirable).
• We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, social exclusion, or economic disadvantage.

You Can Look Forward To

• Being part of an innovative, evidence-based program at the forefront of tackling chronic homelessness.
• A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, group reflective practice, Psychological First Aid, EAP, Community of Practice spaces.
• $44.37 - $47.75 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience).
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Working within a team-oriented culture that values collaboration, mutual support, and well-being.
• Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
• In house training and excellent career development opportunities.

Come and Join the Journey to Social Inclusion!

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.

To apply simply scroll down and enter your details below with attached resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions, or for more information about your new role, please contact Julia Derham on 0477 959 623.

*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

A position description is attached.

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.