Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight), Maximum term until 01/10/2026
• Based in Ballarat

Your new role

As a HAP Worker, you will contribute to the creation of a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness by adopting an open, engaging style aimed at building a sense of safety, trust, and rapport. The position’s purpose is to foster a sense of connection, community, advocate for consumers, and support consumers to access health and homelessness supports.

In this role, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between health and homelessness and ensuring that clients feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. By engaging in planned activities designed to be inclusive and build confidence, and offering assistance with basic needs, you will help enhance the overall wellbeing of those seeking support.

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 3) + 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).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum Certificate 3 in community services, health, welfare or other relevant qualifications, or willing it undertake these studies.
• Lived experience of homelessness, rough sleeping, and transitioning into a home.
• Demonstrated experience with consumer participation
• Demonstrated ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner.
• Well developed communication and conflict resolution skills

View the position description here.

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 Ada Watson at Ada.Watson@vt.uniting.org

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 LGBT+. 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.