Join Melbourne's most progressive housing and homelessness organisation!

• Salary: $73,083 per annum (pro-rata) + super
• Great St Kilda location, close to public transport, shops and cafes
• Additional wellbeing leave and salary packaging
• Flexible working environment!

We have the following 2 vacancies available (work pattern to be determined with the successful candidates):

• Permanent, part-time - 68.4 hours per fortnight
• Permanent, part-time - 38 hours per fortnight

About us

Launch Housing has an ambitious and singular mission to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community. Launch Housing is a strong, single, focused voice on homelessness driven by the values of Empowerment, Fresh Thinking, Agility, Leadership, and Courage.

About the role

We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our dedicated Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) team committed to working with people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

Our IAP Service is Launch Housing's first point of contact with our clients. The key responsibilities of this role include providing information, referrals and support to assist families and individuals to find short term and long term, secure and affordable housing.

The IAP team operate in an extremely high volume, responding to the needs of homeless people, many of whom are experiencing a crisis. Therefore, we are looking for people who can work under pressure with the ability to make sound decisions quickly.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will hold a tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant disciplinary. You will be empathetic and able to relate effectively and sensitively to people from diverse backgrounds. Also, you will have a good track record of working collaboratively in a team environment.

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please follow the 'How to Apply' instructions. Please include a cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria and CV.

If you would like additional information regarding the role, please contact Danielle Baldwin via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Initial Assessment & Planning Workers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check. Launch Housing is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5458706.