• Multiple vacancies available, 6 months Fixed-Term role
• Salary: 63,955.39 - $72,208.04 per annum (based on experience) + Super
• Additional wellbeing leave + salary packaging
• Flexible working environment!

About Us

Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high-quality housing to an innovative range of support, education, and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 14 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research, and innovation to drive widespread change.

The Role

We are currently seeking Homelessness Emergency Response Support Workers to join our team. The position will support the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) sector to meet the increased demand for people residing in hotel accommodation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As a Homelessness Emergency Response Support Worker, you will deliver case management to assist people residing in short-term accommodation which includes engaging with clients, undertaking assessments, making referrals, undertaking planning or other tasks as required. You will also provide additional over the phone support to people who are at risk of homelessness.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will understand the causes and impacts of homelessness and understand case management and how to promote client choice and control. You will also have good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds. To be considered for this opportunity you must hold a valid driver's license.

How to Apply

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please click Apply Now.

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 a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.