AddressHousing Support Worker
Shelter Housing Action Cairns (SHAC)
Fixed Term Contract
Full Time to 30 June 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
SHAC’s mission is to support families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness on their path to a secure future. We do this by providing temporary accommodation with support, mobile support services and financial inclusion services to assist people to move to secure housing and achieve long term financial security.
SHAC are seeking two Housing Support Workers to join our Family Support Team. We are offering two fixed term, full time contracts to 30 June 2025.
Career Opportunity
We are seeking a person with experience or qualifications in human services to assist us to support families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve secure housing outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
The position’s responsibilities include:
- Completing intake assessments
- Providing culturally sensitive case management support to families residing in SHAC accommodation and other families in need of housing
- Negotiating assisted referrals and facilitating client access to housing and other services as part of the case management services provided
- Maintaining accurate client records and recording client data as required
Key Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in human services or significant relevant experience
- Well developed culturally sensitive case management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within the organisation and with external partners
- Ability to work within a social justice framework
Positions at SHAC are subject to the successful candidate being able to obtain a Working with Children card (Blue Card) and the maintenance of a current Qld Driver’s License.
SHAC offers a competitive remuneration package which includes salary sacrificing as well flexible working conditions.
How to Apply
Please send the following:
- A letter of no more than 2 pages explaining your suitability for the role.
- Your Curriculum Vitae describing your work history, qualifications and skills relevant to this position.
- Names and contact details of two referees.
You should submit your application as soon as possible. We intend to appoint as soon as we find the right candidate.
For further information email *****@shac.org.au
www.shac.org.au | 07 4080 7***
