Tenancy Assistance & Advocacy Program Worker

This position is responsible for providing a quality tenancy service to financially disadvantaged Victorians and or victims of family violence through information and referral, negotiation and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) assistance including advocating for tenants at VCAT hearings.

While the TAAP position is based at the Meli office in Warrnambool, the role involves travel across the Western District to represent clients at VCAT locations in Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, and Horsham.

• Based in Warrnambool
• Full-time, Ongoing
• $94,077 p/a + super + salary packaging
• To view the Position Description, please click here

• Flexible working options
• Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
• A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
• A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

• Qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field such as law, housing, social work, community services or dispute resolution are preferable.
• Experience and knowledge of the community services sector, and in particular the needs of/and issues affecting children and families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness and/or family violence.
• Experience and/or knowledge in preparing relevant industry documentation and client data reporting.

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Meli reserves the right to interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

For more information about the position please contact Chris Wombwell, Team Leader, South West Services, on 0409 409 ***. 

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles. 

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at ***********@meli.org.au

Applications close 12:00pm Wednesday 7 February 2024

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