AddressMultiple positions including full-time and part-time available based in Launceston
The positions will commence 1st July 2024.
About Anglicare:
At Anglicare Tasmania we care about supporting the Tasmanian community through advocating for social justice, and providing programs to support community aged care, housing, families, drug and alcohol addiction, acquired injuries and more.
Our workplace culture embraces diversity and inclusion, we live and breathe our values of hope, compassion, justice and respect. We work with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people in need, supporting a brighter future for our Tasmanian Community.
Anglicare provides the Housing Connect Front Door Service across Tasmania. Housing Connect is the entry point for assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in housing need.
Use your experience, skills and enthusiasm to help make a difference with people at risk of homelessness.
About the Role:
We are seeking a community services professional with expertise in assessing individual circumstances and connecting them with the appropriate opportunities available to them. This role requires good people and problem-solving skills.
To be successful you will have:
- Expertise in conducting assessments that consider a holistic understanding of the person’s circumstances to tailor the response.
- A high level of initiative and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities and community service system pathways for the individual.
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships across the community service system.
- Understanding of Tasmania’s current housing market and the difficulties facing people on a low income trying to secure housing.
- Experience in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated time and workload management skills
- High-level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to maintain accurate, professional case notes.
The Connection Coach:
- Undertakes the initial and comprehensive engagement and assessment process for people seeking assistance with Housing Connect.
- Provide information and advice and address immediate needs
- Coach and support service users
- Facilitate people's access to specialist services and other opportunities, networks and resources.
What we offer you:
- an attractive salary of $85,264 to $89,354
- not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take-home pay
- a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
- professional development opportunities;
- a friendly and supportive work environment.
For more information and to view the position description, visit www.anglicare-tas.org.au/work-in-housing-connect/
If you are interested in applying for the position now please click ‘Apply’. You will be required to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For further information about this position please contact Louise Bieser, State Manager – Housing Connect, on 0417 917 *** or *******@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check
- present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare-assessed medical:
- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver’s Licence.
On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY, 23rd May 2024, at 6.00 pm.
For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/
Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
