• One of Australia’s leading Not-For-Profit housing services
• Make a difference in the lives of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Collaborative team environment and great workplace culture
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued, then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria, including social housing, affordable housing, transitional housing and owners’ corporation services. 

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, and a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community. 

Unison also assists over 3500 people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the role 

This position plays a key role in the Private Rental Access Program (PRAP) with the IAP and PRAP team. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role is a key part of our homelessness services and the main responsibility of the role is to increase private rental access to people experiencing homelessness and to assist people at risk of losing their tenancy. The worker will be required to travel to the two main sites at Seddon and Werribee.

About you

Successful candidates will possess exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take direction and work as part of a team.

To fill this position, we are seeking staff who:

• Are self-motivated with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and to the empowerment of disadvantaged members of the community
• Are dedicated with experience in the provision of community housing services - including tenancy and property management
• Have the skills and experience to work effectively and sensitively with a broad range of clients, including those with complex and mental health needs
• Have high level communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with services users and support agencies to improve service quality and outcomes
• Have the energy and enthusiasm with a positive team-working approach

On Offer

• X2 Part-Time (0.5FTE), Fixed Term positions until September 2022
• Salary $76,320 per annum (plus super, salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling

To Apply 

• For a full Position Description and more information about us please visit the careers page of our website or see the attached document.
• We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please apply immediately. This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check. 

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.