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
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)
- Proven experience in the provision of pastoral care in a community-based setting.
- 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 only 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.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 5th October 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.
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.
Our small and agile Finance team supports Sacred Heart Mission to make a difference by providing efficient services which includes payroll.
Your new role
Working full-time, you will provide the Payroll service within Sacred Heart Mission. Sacred Heart Mission has seven day and 24 hour operations and employs staff across a range of different terms and conditions.
We're looking for
- Solid experience running end to end Payroll
- Excellent excel skills
- Experience using Payroll systems. Previous experience with Micropay Sage (Meridian) is highly desirable
- Solid analytical and problem solving skill
- Customer focus for employees and managers
- Experience with Time and Attendance
- Ability to read & interpret enterprise agreements and awards desirable
Look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Access to in-house training
- 17.5% leave loading
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Scholarship opportunities
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Parental Leave; 10 Weeks primary carer, 3 weeks secondary carer.
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: Cathy Branigan, 0408 598 578 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applications close at 5pm on 20 September 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.
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
As a person you are motivated, energetic, and solutions-orientated. Independent working and decision making is expected. Working on a full time basis, you will help to ensure the Mission’s various programs are running smoothly and effectively.
It’s more than just running a volunteer program - we provide opportunities to develop a sense of community and belonging.
We're looking for
We are looking for a people-person to join our team 5 days a week who is an:
- Outgoing relationship builder
- Organiser extraordinaire – scheduling volunteers & database management
- Compassionate team player
- Creative solutions thinker
- Passionate about a fast-paced workspace
Your day-to-day
A typical day starts off with an induction of a corporate and school group in our meals program. On your way back you might pass by the Op Shop to check in with staff and volunteers.
Afterwards you’d come to the office to go through emails and adjust the roster for the Women’s House and Dining Hall. You’d be the main contact to follow up with compliance, respond to enquiries from external contacts, follow up with new applicants and manage the database of over 1500 volunteers.
You’ll be constantly building relationships with volunteers and staff to ensure a smooth running of the various programs. Being a people person and adapting to each situation is what makes you 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
- 2 week handover commencing mid/late November
- Working with a passionate team
- Flexible work environment
- Team celebrations with cake
- Event planning opportunities
- 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: Steph Hanson, 03 9537 0042.
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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