AddressOur Organisation:
Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) operates many programs across North Queensland with activities extending south through Airlie Beach, to Townsville, and north to Cairns. Together, as one team, our purpose is to support our community to have empowered, full and active lives, with equity for all. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Courage).
Anglicare NQ is a proud employer of and service provider to First Nations People. We acknowledge Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands across North Queensland where we deliver our services. We commit to working respectfully to honour First Nations continuing cultural and spiritual connections to lands, sea and waters and pay our respect to elders past and present.
Program Overview
The Cairns IHRSC is a service that provides support to access and sustain short term accommodation for singles and couples experiencing homelessness, or at imminent risk of homelessness with no other alternative accommodation or housing options. Via a case management framework, the Immediate Housing Relief for Singles and Couples provides pro-active support services to assist people to stabilise their situation and aims to facilitate transition to safe and secure housing.
To Be Successful You Will Need
- Proven case management experience using a holistic and client centered approach to managing your case load.
- Extensive experience working in government funded programs with strict budgetary and contractual requirements of service.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, community organisations, and other service providers to provide efficient and effective services to clients.
- Knowledge of organisational programs, policies and operations.
- Industry relevant qualifications (Minimum requirement - Certificate IV)
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities will be highly regarded
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will be highly regarded
Compliance
- A current QLD Drivers Licence 'Class C' or interstate equivalent.
- Blue Card (Working with children card)
- A current national police check (within the last 3 months)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive induction program
- Salary packaging available
- SCHADS Award Level 4 (Increments negotiable depending on experience)
- Full time permanent role
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to a large variety of discounts through our HRIS benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Click the Apply button and submit a cover letter along with your CV. Applications close Friday 31st May, however, we may close the advertisement prior to this date in the instance a suitable candidate is found, if you think this is the job for you, please don't hesitate to submit your application.
You can access a copy of the position description here. This advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask any questions please email **@anglicare.net.
