AddressPermanent, part-time position based in Hobart CBD (64 hours per fortnight)
About us:
Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.
About the Role:
This is a ‘live-in’ position that includes providing after hours support (24 hour shifts - 8am to 8am which includes a sleepover).
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Our Facility Supervisor is responsible for the day to day running of our Campbell StreetYouth 2 Independence (Y2I) facility. Duties include tenancy management (signing and managing issues related to leases), minor maintenance (including cleaning of communal areas, office spaces and vacated units), ensuring the property is kept clean and tidy and providing limited assistance to residents in an on-call capacity out of hours.
The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas:
- knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as: poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable or at-risk people;
- understanding of Tasmania’s current housing market and the difficulties facing low income people trying to secure housing;
- Concepts of social justice, social inclusion and empowerment and their application to practice.
- assisting people who are experiencing disadvantage including reflective practice;
- high level interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with young people and a range of stakeholders including real estate agents;
- mediation and conflict resolution processes;
- basic maintenance property skills (minor repairs such as, replacing light bulbs, unblocking drains, cleaning guttering, minor painting jobs and liaising with Anglicare maintenance crews to facilitate major maintenance tasks);
- experience working in a communal living facility is preferred;
- First Aid certificate (we can arrange training).
For further information about this position, please contact Rebekka Gale, Manager – Youth 2 Independence Facilities, on 0491 216 ***, 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 Licence.
On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY, 14th JULY 2024, at 6.00pm.
This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.
If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply’' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.
For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
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.
