• The role is based at our Yarraville office
• The role requires significant travel throughout the North West region of Victoria
• This is a position that joins as part of the Housing First Program

 ABOUT THE ROLE:

Anglicare Victoria proudly advertises the Tenancy Support Role as part of the Housing First initiative. This five-year program provides wrap-around housing support for young people leaving care. It will be delivered in North and West Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. 

This is a bespoke program in Victoria for young people leaving care, and Anglicare is proud to deliver the first of its kind in Australia.

This position is in the Youth and Community Services, based in Yarraville. It involves supporting young people transitioning from residential care services to independent housing provided by Home Victoria. You will need to actively engage with young people who require support and education to maintain their tenancies, under a hybrid work arrangement that includes travel.

The tenancy support role will:

• Provide specialised tenancy advice, which will encourage young people to strengthen their knowledge of the Tenancy Act and advocate for themselves proactively in matters of rentals and housing.
• They will be responsible for providing expert knowledge to ensure that tenants receive the necessary assistance and resources to maintain a safe, affordable, and successful tenancy.
• The Tenancy Support worker will be required to be familiar with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and be able to liaise with Housing Victoria and other relevant stakeholders.
• They will understand the Residential Care Model and the nuanced work required to work with young people participating in this program.
• They will be trauma-informed and knowledgeable about, or willing to learn, the Advantage Thinking model.
• They will have experience with tenancy support in public or private housing systems.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• You get a salary starting at around $97,377.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 5.
• Part time, 0.8, 4 days per week, fixed term until 31st March 2028.
• Work from our great office space in Yarraville.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your skills in relation to working with young people and or housing.

For any questions please contact Program Manager, Cam Turnbull at [email protected] using the subject line: Tenancy Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement..

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability