• 0.6 FTE
• SCHADS Level 6
• 12‑month contract

Help drive systemic change and elevate lived experience voices across Victoria’s homelessness sector.

We’re looking for a skilled and values-driven Project Lead to shape a statewide initiative that elevates the voices and leadership of people with lived experience (LE) of homelessness.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of a Lived Experience (LE) Register—connecting LE experts with opportunities to influence policy, programs, and community understanding. You’ll also co-design a capability and strengthening program that supports people with lived experience participation and change leadership across the sector.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement a statewide LE Register linking lived experience expertise to meaningful opportunities
• Co-design a sector-leading capability program with and for people with lived experience
• Coordinate engagement and support LE advisors across projects and partnerships
• Drive community education initiatives that shift attitudes and build understanding
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across government, sector partners and communities

About you

You’re an experienced project leader with a passion for social change and a strong commitment to amplifying lived experience. You bring:

• Expertise in co-design, project delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in or alongside the human services or lived experience sector
• Strong communication, collaboration and strategy skills
• A strengths-based, trauma-informed approach

Lived experience of homelessness or other intersecting lived experience would be highly valued

CHP Values

Lighten the Load: We celebrate progress, support each other, and bring the energy and momentum to keep moving forward together.

Ignite Connection: We check in, show kindness, and create connections that build trust and belonging.

Forge the Future: We lead with courage, speak up boldly, own our decisions, and take action when it's needed.

Together as One: We act as one team, share knowledge openly, and achieve greater impact together.

Why join CHP?

• Strong collaborative culture and a shared passion for ending homelessness
• SCHADS 6 + 12% super
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment
• 4 weeks annual leave + Christmas/New Year bonus leave
• Hybrid work options
• Preferred work pattern: Tue–Thu (flexible)

Questions?

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by midnight on the closing date.

Contact [email protected] using the subject line: Lived Experience Register and Strengthening Project Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs before 3 June 2026.

A position description is attached.