• 4 days per week – Part time role until Feb 26
• A flexible family friendly organisation that embraces diversity
• Work in an innovative team that supports a diverse range of highly vulnerable people at risk

ABOUT WOMBAT

Wombat Housing Support Services is one of the largest providers of housing support services to people in the Western Metropolitan Region. We are a community-based organisation based in North Melbourne.

• We offer 5 weeks (pro rata) paid annual leave as well as Grace and Favour Days between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer comprehensive supervision and support to all staff that values reflective practice and professional development
• We live our values of responsiveness, authenticity, connection, accountability and innovation.
• We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Wombat’s Youth programs provide outreach case management support to young people in the inner west of Melbourne who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We work to reduce the barriers to young people obtaining accommodation. Our clients may reside in THM, social housing, private rental or be couch surfing.

We have a specific focus on early intervention and prevention of homelessness, with a specialist early intervention case manager role and part of the program also focuses on culturally and linguistically diverse young people.

YOUR QUALITIES

The role would suit a highly motivated practitioner who has experience supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged cohorts.

• You will be a skilled case manager who relishes the opportunity to work within a passionate tight knit team and enjoys thinking creatively about interventions for young people at risk
• You will have a good understanding of the homelessness system
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain stakeholder engagement
• You will have an openness to self-reflection, feedback, learning and developing as part of a team.
• You’ll be up for a challenge – every day will be different, so you will need to be organised and have the ability to juggle.

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

• Fixed term position until February 2026
• .8 EFT – 4 days per week
• A competitive salary at SCHADS Award 5
• Attractive EBA

ENQUIRIES

Louise Van-Iersel (Team Leader Youth Programs) [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager Youth Program enquiry via EthicalJobs or Ph: 8327 2222.

See attached position description.