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
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.
Your new role
The Communication and Advocacy Officer role is responsible for developing key communication materials in line with our Communication Strategy, Communication Plan and Brand Guidelines. This may include coordinating the creation and production of promotional material, newsletters, blog articles, position statements and our annual report. This part time role (0.6 EFT) involves liaising with various internal stakeholders to build communication plans for key organisational projects. Working with the Advocacy Strategy, the incumbent will develop and deliver Sacred Heart Mission’s advocacy campaigns and ensure internal staff and volunteers are well-equipped to support advocacy efforts.
We're looking for
Media and communications experience are essential for the role and you’ll have excellent communication and writing skills. You will be an outcome-focussed individual, both in a collaborative team environment and when working independently. Your strong personal alignment to the Sacred Heart Mission values and your commitment to social justice and social inclusion will be key. You will be motivated to proactively and innovatively convey the Sacred Heart Mission “story” and you will possess the ability to engage and empower others to do the same.
Look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Scholarship opportunities
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.
Contact: Brittany Dupree, Communication and Advocacy Manager on 0424 137 763 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing Date: Friday, 28 December 2018
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.
We collect personal information for recruitment purposes. To read Sacred Heart Mission’s privacy statement, click here.
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 Op Shops are directly responsible for raising vital funds required to sustain Sacred Heart Mission’s many programs and services. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team who:
- has experience managing an op shop
- can optimise individual and team performance
- is knowledgeable in manual handling and safety
- has volunteer management experience (highly desirable)
- is able to regularly work a Tuesday-Saturday week
Your day-to-day
As the Store Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations at our East St Kilda Op Shop, located on the corner of Inkerman and Hotham Streets. This includes everything from visual merchandising and stock control, to budgets, profits and staff rostering.
Your previous experience working within our op shops or managing other op shops will be a valuable asset, as you’ll already have an understanding of operations and know different ways you can optimise our sales. You will be constantly building relationships within the community and providing outstanding customer service to our donors and customers.
Your “hands-on” approach and safety focus will allow you to lead by example in manual handling and the more physical aspects of accepting, sorting and processing donations.
You will be required to work autonomously in a small store, but you will also need to supervise a small team of staff. The ongoing recruitment and management of a team of volunteers will be imperative to the store’s success, as well as creating a fantastic culture and atmosphere within the store.
Look forward to
- Salary package expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- A bustling store, where you’ll never be bored
- Ending your workday knowing you’ve contributed to something bigger
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: Friday, 28 December 2018
Contact: Wade Piva, 0425 734 655 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.
We collect personal information for recruitment purposes. To read Sacred Heart Mission’s privacy statement, click here.
Your future workplace
Since 1982 Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) 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
Working part-time (75 hours over a 4 week period), as part of SHM’s Women’s Service’s team, Homefront offers women experiencing homelessness access to the basic rights of accommodation and safety. Our team collaboratively support our clients exit homelessness as we prioritise promoting safety, rebuilding control, connection, hope, recovery and focus on strengths and resources with the women we work alongside at our program.
We are looking for a female Support Worker to join our team who is:
- Ready to provide a safe and welcoming environment for women who stay at our crisis accommodation service.
- A team player and prepared to work together to support women achieve outcomes they desire.
- Committed to working within a person-centred, strength’s based and culturally responsive framework.
- A proactive and engaged multitasker.
Your day-to-day
A typical shift would have you supporting women who access Homefront to attain or maintain a sense of safety, stability and hope. Your focus will include assisting women with orientation to Homefront but also preparation for moving on. There will be ongoing opportunities for you to be creative in your work by assessing and responding to the immediate needs of women that access the program.
As your roster covers both sleepover and weekend shifts, you will crossover with the various staff that make up the Homefront team. Our team environment values your openness to having some fun and a laugh together.
Look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- A small, close knit and supportive team environment.
- In-house training, regular supervision and support.
- Ending your work hours knowing you’ve contributed to something truly worthwhile.
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.
Contact: Elizabeth Kelleher, 0410 412 795 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing date: Thursday, 13 December 2018
Sacred Heart Mission has exemption under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to employ women only for Women’s Services Programs.
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.
Latest from SHM
How can a Christmas meal turn a life around?
This 2018 festive season, between 25 December and 12 January 2019, our...
What it takes to feed 400 people on Christmas Day
Imagine throwing a Christmas lunch for 400 guests. Here at Sacred Heart...
The NDIS is leaving the most vulnerable people behind
Many vulnerable people in our community are unable to navigate the new...