Every day of the year,
Sacred Heart Mission assists hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to find shelter, food, care and support.
Run your own Dine with Heart activity at work. Whether it's a bake sale, food related games, or a ‘no coffee jar', you'll have fun and raise awareness.
Your future workplace
Since 1982 Sacred Heart Mission has been proactively supporting people in our community to find shelter, food and care. We recognise everybody is unique and provide tailored services every day of the year to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Your new role
You will be part of the Health & Wellbeing Team with the responsibility of responding to the diverse emotional, spiritual and religious needs of people accessing our Engagement Hubs.
We are looking for a people-person to join our team 5 days a week (25 hours per week) who has:
- Background and qualifications in Pastoral Care (Clinical Pastoral Education, Theology, or Spirituality)
- Previous pastoral experience in the homelessness sector is highly desirable
- Respect and sensitivity to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and active listening skills
- Exceptional planning skills and ability to complete pastoral care plans
Your day-to-day
A typical day would have you spending time in our Engagement Hubs assertively outreaching to the men and women who access our Services. You’ll be constantly building relationships with staff, volunteers and people experiencing homelessness and will be a key collaborator in our team.
Look forward to
- Salary package expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Work 5 hours a day
- Diverse and supportive colleagues
- End your workday knowing you’ve made a difference
Come and work with us
Click the ‘apply now’ button and attach your resume and cover letter. To stand out from the crowd, address the key selection criteria and describe how you connect with Sacred Heart Mission.
For more information contact Rob Kosic, Health & Wellbeing Program Coordinator on 0451 631 612 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sacred Heart Mission value and respect diversity and welcome applications from people from all walks of life. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description.
Your future workplace
Since 1982 Sacred Heart Mission has been proactively supporting people in our community to find shelter, food and care. We recognise everybody is unique and provide tailored services every day of the year to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Your new role
Our Volunteer Program supports over 1,000 volunteers working across Sacred Heart Mission. As part of our team, your role will be to support the wider organisation, contribute to providing a fantastic volunteering experience and make sure the Volunteer Program runs smoothly behind the scenes. We are looking for a people-person to join our team on a casual basis who has:
- Solid computer and web literacy
- Data entry and database management skills
- Prioritisation and multitasking skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A solution-focused approach
Your day-to-day
A typical day may involve facilitating an induction and creating a friendly first impression for new volunteers. You may be updating rosters to ensure Sacred Heart Mission programs operate effectively, answering inquiries by email and phone, updating our database and following up on compliance issues. You’ll be constantly building relationships with volunteers and program staff to ensure the success of our Volunteer Program.
Look forward to
- Salary package expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- St Kilda work location
- Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Joining an energetic and fun team
- Gaining a variety of skills in people management, communication with various stakeholders and time management
- Variety: every day will be different!
Come and work with us
Click the ‘apply now’ button and attach your resume and cover letter. To stand out from the crowd, address the key selection criteria and describe how you connect with Sacred Heart Mission.
Closing date: 24/06/2018
Contact: Mizzi Walker, Volunteer Program Coordinator 0428 760 880 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sacred Heart Mission value and respect diversity and welcome applications from people from all walks of life. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description.
Your future workplace
Since 1982 Sacred Heart Mission has been proactively supporting people in our community to find shelter, food and care. We recognise everybody is unique and provide tailored services every day of the year to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Your new role
The Digital Specialist is a full-time role designed to raise the organisation’s profile in a way that leads to increased support, engagement and funds. The purpose of the position is to:
- Manage, attract and engage with a strong network of supporters via online communication channels.
- Contribute to the success of integrated marketing and/ or communication campaigns, such as fundraising events and advocacy, using online communication channels.
- Ensure the Mission’s image and identity is communicated consistently and positively in digital communications with all stakeholders.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player who has:
- Relevant degree or above qualifications
- Proven experience in digital marketing, social media, public relations or fundraising
- Demonstrated experience in developing stakeholder networks via online channels, social media and managing websites
- Evidence of successful search engine optimisation
- Proven experience working with Facebook Ads Manager
- Experience using eDM programs, such as Mailchimp
- Proven experience in Google Adwords and Google Analytics
- The ability to prepare high-quality information for a range of audiences using a range of online channels
- Knowledge and interest in the not-for-profit sector, while not essential, will be highly regarded.
Your day-to-day
A typical day might see you managing social media and the new website, as well as creating online content. You may then liaise with the Mission’s creative agencies to oversee the development of appropriate materials for online use.
For the rest of the day, you will likely be:
- Collecting and analysing data from SHM’s digital and social media channels
- Ensure SHM’s content is optimised for digital audiences
- Liaising with external photographers/ videographers
- Design and distribution of SHM’s eDMs
- Coordinating SHM’s NFP Google Adwords grant; implementing and testing new ads.
Look forward to
- Doing great work, continuing to learn and grow in this role
- Leading the SEO and digital strategy
- A friendly culture and a passionate team
- An immediate start
- Annual Salary of $63k+ and salary packaging your expenses up to $15,990 pre-tax
- A structurally supportive work environment
- The opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Parental leave; 10 weeks primary carer, three weeks secondary carer
- Scholarship opportunities.
Come and work with us
This is a unique opportunity for you to take the next step in your career and be part of an organisation aiming to end homelessness in Australia. Complete the "Apply Now" section below to submit your application and end your workday knowing you’ve contributed to something bigger.
If you would like to know more, contact Brittany Dupree on 0424 137 763 or bdupree@sacredheartmission.org
Sacred Heart Mission value and respect diversity and welcome applications from people from all walks of life. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description.
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