Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Max Term Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight) position until 30 June 2026
• Based at Sale
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

As a trainee, you will be expected to develop the skills and knowledge required to assist you to deliver high quality care to individuals who are seeking assistance to access emergency crisis accommodation or who are homeless or at risk of homelessness or experiencing family violence.

In addition to achieving this level of capability you will be expected to work towards completion of a Diploma level of study relevant to this sector

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 salary of SCHADS Level 1 + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• 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.
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

You will bring:

• Working towards a Diploma in Community Services or related discipline.
• Willing to develop skills and attributes to work in the Homelessness sector.
• Willing to develop knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies relevant to the community services sector.
• Willing to develop knowledge of other areas of related need (e.g., family violence, mental health, criminal justice, AOD).

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, please reach out to Kelly Magee, Team Leader Homelessness Support Services on 03 5144 7777 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 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.