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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most

Why work for us

PRAP, the Private Rental Assistance Program, is a preventative intervention that provides holistic support to households experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

PRAP is intended to prevent or end homelessness and housing crisis by:

• Rapidly rehousing people capable of sustaining private rental after initial support.
• Supporting at risk households to access and/or sustain affordable and appropriate housing in the private rental market.
• Assisting people who currently live in crisis, transitional or social housing to become independent in the private rental market.

Why this role matters

The private rental worker function is focused on generating and maintaining private rental access opportunities for clients, rather than direct client support.

The PRAP Worker is part of a Private Rental team who work closely with Homelessness Entry Point IAP teams and other specialist homelessness services, programs and teams.

The position is expected to work collaboratively with other specialist homelessness services and agencies where people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness may be present, as well as with key stakeholder agencies. These may include the Department of Health & Human Services, Peak and sector bodies, area health services, family violence services, and other The Salvation Army TSA entities. Meetings with community members, real estate agents, private landlords and housing-related partnerships may be required offsite.

Attached to the position is providing access to PRAP brokerage. Management of the funds, including dispersal and acquittal, is a feature of the role. Funds management must be within PRAP brokerage Guidelines and according to TSA policy and documented processes.
This is a permanent full time position based at Geelong, though may provide services at other sites within the region from time to time (includes driving company fleet pool vehicles to offsite locations).

As a Private Rental Worker at the Salvos you will enjoy:

• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

What we're looking for

• Diploma or above tertiary qualification in a relevant social work or human services field
• Understanding of and experience in a human services environment
• A working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 is essential to the role
• Demonstrated ability to navigate service sectors and negotiate outcomes on behalf of others ​
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

Enquiries

Sarah Duncanson at [email protected] using the subject line: Private Rental Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.