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Intensive Case Manager Journey to Social Inclusion

  • 532773
  • Ballarat, VIC
  • Crisis & Homelessness
  • Maximum Term Full Time
  • Closing on: Aug 14 2026
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  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
  • Full–Time, Maximum-Term Position until 31 March 2028
  • Based in Ballarat
Your new role

As an Intensive Case Manager, you will deliver the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program, providing long-term, personalised support and case management to people experiencing chronic homelessness. Working with a small caseload, you’ll use a trauma-informed, team-based approach to help clients access housing, build life skills, and foster independence.

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 5) + 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).
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
  • Qualification relevant to the delivery of community services e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Candidates with Diploma qualifications and outstanding relevant experience may be considered.
  • Valid driver’s licence to drive in Australia.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management
  • Proven ability to restore relationships with people experiencing vulnerabilities and history of complexities in areas such as adult homelessness, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, disability, and family violence. 
  • Ability to work effectively in an outreach capacity
  • Sound knowledge of various theoretical frameworks and strategies applicable to working with clients with complex needs.

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 Brenton Sherwell at brenton.sherwell@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.

 

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