Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time (38 hours per fortnight), Max-term position until June 2027
• Based in Ballarat

Your new role

As a Prison Exit Housing Worker, you will provide housing information, referral and assessments in the Ararat and Langi Kal Kal prisons to clients with complex housing needs.  In this role, you will work towards reducing the incidents of homelessness and therefore improve the transitional experience of people exiting prison and seek to reduce the re-offending rate through the provision of housing and 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 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).
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in human services, welfare or social services or substantial years of relevant experience.
• Experience and a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the Prison Exit Program, gained through experience, education and or training
• Knowledge and experience of Homelessness and Housing systems and how they impact on people who are a part of the justice system
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to the Prison Exit Program
• An understanding of the impacts of homelessness in relation to re-offending rates of prisoners.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal 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 Ayden McMahon at Ayden.McMahon@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.