Directly support people sleeping rough to remain housed and work closely with Aboriginal, Health and Housing Services.

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the role

• Full Time, Contract until 30 June 2024
• CSD Level 3 from $74,253 - $79,890 pa (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience
• ATSI Identified position
• 7 day rotating roster between the hours of 6.00am – 9.00pm
• Location: Alexandria

The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing homelessness who are sleeping on the street or who are at risk of losing their tenancy once housed. Your connection with the Aboriginal community in the Inner City of Sydney and the wider Aboriginal community along with your strong understanding of why people become homeless will be valuable in this role with Neami National Way2Home.

Core duties

• Street outreach, engaging with people sleeping rough, to help them into safe housing
• Develop trusting and professional relationships with people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Assist them to engage in their community whilst supporting them to develop living skills
• Work with their individual strengths, identify goals and support them to work towards their goals
• Participate fully as a team member, working within best practice and Workplace Health and Safety policy
• Working with community services and programs to support people to exit homelessness and maintain their tenancy and connect to their community

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

Why work with us?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Eimear O'Rourke - [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer - Way2Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.