Join our Family Services Team.

• Join a supportive team and help young people facing housing insecurity.
• Full-time (0.8-0.9FTE considered) parental leave cover to January 2026.
• SCHADS Level 4 + superannuation + access to salary packaging benefits. 

Your new role

As a Youth Case Manager, you’ll provide transitional support to young individuals and families aged 15-25 in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs, addressing homelessness or the risk of becoming homeless.

You’ll make an impact by providing engaging case management and outreach support to young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, assisting them in accessing relevant services and programs, and helping them break the cycle of homelessness.

As part of the Creating Connections network, you'll contribute to the Victorian Homeless Strategy, pioneering innovative solutions to prevent youth homelessness and streamline referral processes across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

It is a full-time, max-term role covering parental leave until January 2026. We can also consider 0.8 or 0.9 FTE. Talk to us about what you are looking for, and we can see if we can make it work.

Benefits of working at Uniting

You will be joining a supportive, cohesive team that looks out for each other and finds ways to have fun, including social lunches, well-being activities, and board game Fridays!

In addition to a base salary of SCHADS Level 4 + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading, and can access the following:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

Your skills and experience

You will also bring with you:

• A qualification in Community Services, Welfare, Social Work, or a related discipline, with a minimum Diploma level.
• Proven experience in the homelessness sector and knowledge of relevant referral pathways.
• Proven track record of working effectively with young people, particularly those with complex needs.
• Strong networking and liaison skills, with the ability to collaborate with schools and community organisations.
• Excellent skills in managing challenging clients and navigating complex issues with empathy and professionalism.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, reach out to Melissa Marazita – Team Leader, Youth Homelessness on 03 8870 4000 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 LGBTIQA+. 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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