• Champion the value of lived experience knowledge and expertise 
• Successfully deliver project outcomes that will have lasting impact  
• 0.60 FTE 
• Contract until December 2025 

About Shelter WA:

Shelter WA is the peak body in Western Australia for the community housing and homelessness sectors. Our vision is that all people living in Western Australia have a home that enables them to thrive. We’re a small, close-knit team - despite having grown significantly over the last year - who are all passionate about making a difference to those who have experienced, continue to experience or are at risk of homelessness.

We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Project Lead to drive the successful delivery of key initiatives that upskills and builds the capacity of people with lived experience of homelessness and housing insecurity including creating pathways for employment and long-term advocacy within the sector.

About the Role:

The HOME Project aims to build the capacity of people with lived experience through key elements and projects, training and co-design practices to be able to effectively engage with government, the community services sector and the broader community. The Project Lead will lead a small collaborative team, empowering individuals to engage effectively with government, the community services sector, and the broader community to ensure systemic change and enhanced service delivery.

As Project Lead, you will also oversee the co-design and establishment of key project outcomes, including the Lived Experience Advisory Council, Peer Education Support Program, Speakers Bureau, and more. You will be working closely with various stakeholders to create sustainable frameworks, advocate for the inclusion of lived experience voices, and ensure the project's long-term success.

With a variation of scope and extension of time recently approved by the funder, this project will conclude in December 2025.

About You

You are a compassionate advocate and champion of the value of lived experience knowledge and expertise, who has previously managed projects, facilitated workshops and supported people with lived experience to contribute to codesign projects.

You are fluent in the principles of codesign, value diversity and inclusion, and lead with authenticity and empathy. Your leadership is essential to build the capacity of two project staff as well as the team of lived experience co-designers. A skilled project lead, you will have demonstrated expertise in project planning, managing resources and ensuring project outcomes are achieved within the timelines.

You will harness your knowledge of the homeless sector and foster relationships as you identify and champion the opportunities this project is aiming to deliver.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. If you're passionate about co-design, systemic advocacy, empowering people with lived experience and creating pathways for employment this role offers a chance to lead a transformative project that will have lasting community impact.

Essential criteria for success in this role includes:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience using contemporary engagement processes and techniques including co-design processes.
• Experience working and collaborating with People who have Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity an ability to elevate their voice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of trauma informed approaches to stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project team to achieve specific project objectives and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience working with a Steering Committee or Advisory Group and the governance requirements needed to support groups succeed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, document preparation, sensitive interpersonal skills, including the ability to respectfully facilitate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Valid National Police Clearance (not more than three months old) and a valid Working with Children Check.
• The ability to support and operate within Shelter WA’s vision and values.

Desirable:

• Formal training in engagement practices.
• A relevant degree, Associate Diploma, or substantial experience in a related field.
• Culturally sensitive practice.
• Driver’s Licence.

Interested?

All applications to be received as soon as possible but no later than the closing date. Shelter WA reserves the right to fill this job earlier than the deadline.

Any queries – please contact Lyn Lord – 08 9325 6660.

A position description is attached.