Join our Family Services Team.

• Increase your take home pay with up to $15,000 in salary packaging benefits
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position based in Epping
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of families at risk of homelessness

Your new role

As Specialist Housing Worker, you will provide expert housing advice and support to help individuals and families avoid homelessness or secure safe, affordable housing. You will be the primary housing specialist across two multidisciplinary programs — Families@Home and Place for Change — offering guidance to colleagues and helping shape effective housing solutions.

You will also build strong partnerships with local housing providers, including real estate agents, housing associations, and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), to expand access to appropriate housing options. Your work will support women and children at risk of homelessness due to family violence, as well as adults who use violence, by providing tailored housing responses that prioritise safety and stability.

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 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, 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.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant discipline.
• A current driver’s licence valid in Victoria
• Extensive experience in the homelessness/housing sector
• Knowledge of legislation and frameworks relevant to family violence, housing and homelessness
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalised people who present with complex needs
• Experience in achieving housing outcomes in both the private & social housing markets

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 Kayti Franklin, Team Leader Families@Home on kayti.franklin@vt.uniting.org 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.