Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Be at the heart of service delivery to support people who are experiencing hardships
• SCHADS Level 4 + super, Permanent, Part-Time (38 hours per fortnight)

Your new role

As an Emergency Relief Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering responsive, person-centred support across the Barwon Region. This position is responsible for the effective coordination and delivery of both site-based and mobile Emergency Relief services, ensuring individuals and families experiencing hardship can access timely, practical assistance.

A core part of the role involves recruiting, guiding, and supporting a dedicated team of volunteers fostering a positive, inclusive environment where people feel valued, empowered, and motivated to make a difference.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and community partners, you will help strengthen local connections, improve service accessibility, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for those in need.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 4) + super, you can access the following

· Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.

· Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning.

· Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

· Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion.

· Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.

· Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in Community Services, Disability or a related discipline and experience working with vulnerable people

You will also have:

• Current Valid Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates (or able to complete within the first 6months of employment)
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
• Proven ability to manage high-demand service environments while maintaining professionalism and quality standards.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a cooperative and collaborative team
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills

Click here to view the Position Description

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Shelley Johnston, Team Leader Emergency Relief & Community Supports on 0466 592 505 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.