AddressAbout us
The Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) is an independent champion for ending homelessness in Australia. We support communities across Australia through the Advance to Zero Initiative, our Allied networks and our training and advisory services to demonstrate that it is possible to make homelessness rare, brief and once-off.
The Australian Health, Housing and Homelessness Network (A3HN) works to support a health-informed end to homelessness in Australia. We bring together experts, researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience of these sectors to support each other's efforts to end homelessness through collaboration, advocacy, events and knowledge sharing. The network is coordinated by the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness and was established to better integrate the health and Homelessness sectors nationally as well as support the implementation of the Advance to Zero Initiative's goal of demonstrating that ending homelessness is possible, community by community.
We are seeking a Project Lead to implement the recommendations from the A3HN ‘Ending Homelessness Through Inclusive Healthcare' position paper in conjunction with the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN). This project is aimed at building understanding, sharing knowledge and informing the co-design of programs to better address the multifaceted primary healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness and to reduce health inequalities in Australia that contribute to people experiencing homelessness.
Job Description
The Project Lead will lead the operational delivery of the project and support the development of the strategic initiatives, which include:
- supporting collaboration and capacity building through the establishment and management of a community of practice,
- network development and sustained engagement across the different health and social care systems, including lived experience
- drive continual improvement across the health and social care sectors
- engage and support the capacity of local governments,
- build a knowledge hub of Health, Housing and Homelessness services
- fostering and supporting knowledge generation and dissemination.
While this position is to be largely undertaken remotely, there is a need for interstate travel. People from Sydney or Adelaide are strongly encouraged to apply, but other locations will also be considered.
What you'll do
- Facilitate meetings and events dedicated to sharing best practices, policies and research insights among A3HN partners.
- Engage with, support, and build the capacity of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to participate in and contribute to efforts to end homelessness.
- Drive continuous improvement across the health and social care systems through structured improvement cycles, fostering collaboration and shared learning among intersecting sectors (including people with a lived experience).
- Develop tailored fee for service training and advisory programs to enhance the capacity of health agencies, fostering their ability to address housing, homelessness and health challenges effectively - particularly with PHNs
- Support the development of a comprehensive reporting framework for homelessness-related deaths and life expectancy gaps.
- Maintain an index or directory of health, Housing and Homelessness services across Australia to foster a better understanding of available service models and build knowledge of what works.
- Contribute to the positive public profile of the A3HN network.
- Develop and maintain project communication activities, including website updates, Knowledge Hub, A3HN resources and research opportunities, and in-person forums and meetings.
What you'll bring
- Experience across the health system, particularly primary health.
- An interest in ending homelessness and continuous improvement/improvement science.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively – with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills including interpersonal, verbal and written and experience in report writing.
- Expertise in problem-solving skills and systems thinking
- Excellent skills in facilitation, public speaking, and coaching for improvement.
- Highly developed organisational skills to use initiative, coordinate concurrent activities and manage competing demands whilst demonstrating a high level of empathy and flexibility. High level of attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- The ability to cope with and embrace change, risk, and uncertainty.
- Demonstrated competency in using various software, applications, and databases – including Microsoft Office and Google Suite, as well as various stakeholder and project management software.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide professional guidance and support to a team of professionals.
- Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique culture and values of working in a collective impact space.
- High-level knowledge of Housing and Homelessness will be highly regarded.
What's in it for you
- Excellent flexible working arrangements to work from anywhere in Australia
- Generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks of annual leave
- Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum
- Be a part of the National movement to end homelessness in Australia
How to Apply: Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter and apply today.
For all enquiries, please contact Carman Wilson via email at *************@aaeh.org.au.
We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and/or Lived or Living experience. Employment with AAEH is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks.
