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.
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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 Bethlehem Community Program aims to help women break the cycle of homelessness. We achieve this by providing women with stable, medium to long-term accommodation and individualised support that enables them to optimise their capacity for independence and social inclusion.
Your new role
Working part-time, you will provide direct care within a strength-based practice to support marginalised women with complex mental health & homelessness issues to increase their independence and achieve better outcomes. You will be a part of a team that is flexible, open, supportive and encourages our residents to flourish and reach their full potential. With a focus on ‘home & community’, your day-to-day will involve assisting residents to increase their skills & independence within structured programs.
We're looking for
- A female support worker with experience in the community services sector
- Qualifications in Residential/Aged Care, Community Services, or a related field
- A strengths-based approach and drive to provide high-quality responsive care
- Experience working with participants from diverse backgrounds
- A strong commitment to social justice.
Look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Permanent part-time, 27 hours per week on a rotating roster (including weekends & sleepovers)
- Regular supervision with line manager, team days, practice reflection, professional development and access to other Sacred Heart Mission working groups
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- In-depth induction process
Come and work with us
Simply click the ‘apply now’ button and attach your resume and a cover letter. To stand out from the crowd, tell us about yourself and how you align with our Values.
Contact: Christine Faure - Bethlehem Community Program Coordinator, 03 9462 3937 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sacred Heart Mission has an 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.
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 Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program assists people to break the cycle of chronic homelessness. Over the last 10 years, we have produced substantial and sustained improvements in our clients’ housing, physical and mental health, and engagement with society. We are excited to be expanding this program nationally.
Your new role
Working full-time, you will document all service delivery, financial and investment tools (manuals, fact sheets, descriptions, models) and develop training material for delivery to other organisations to implement J2SI throughout Australia. You will work with internal subject matter experts and representative end users to ensure the model is replicated accurately.
We're looking for
- Experience in developing operational manuals, procedures, guidelines and operational reference guides.
- Advanced writing and editing skills, including knowledge of technical documentation principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- An understanding of the community service sector would be advantageous.
Look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Be part of a ground-breaking initiative
- Flexible contract to suit your lifestyle - 6 months full time or part-time for an equivalent longer contract length e.g 9 months at 3 days per week
Come and work with us
This is a unique opportunity for you to take the next step in your career and be part of a larger project to end homelessness in Australia. Simply click the ‘apply now’ button and attach your resume and a cover letter. To stand out from the crowd, tell us about your experience and how you align with our Values
More information
Closing date: 16/08/2018
Contact: Catherine Harris, General Manager Business Development email: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 Homefront program offers women experiencing homelessness access to the basic rights of accommodation and safety. The team collaboratively support our clients exit homelessness as we prioritise promoting safety, rebuilding control, connection, hope, and recovery. We create a safe space to focus on strengths and resources with the women we work alongside.
The Case Manager position is a part time role preferably 4 days per week (30 hours) but will consider 3 days per week (22.5 hours) for the right candidate. We are looking for a female case manager to join our team who is:
- An experienced case manager with knowledge of theoretical frameworks and strategies applicable to clients with complex needs
- Experienced in managing challenging behaviours and responding to crisis situations
- Able to deliver client-centred and cultural responsive services
- A team player who works collaboratively to support women achieve the outcomes they desire
Committed to working within a feminist, strength’s based, human rights informed framework
Your day-to-day
A typical day would have you sitting down with your team to brainstorm the best way to support the women you work with. Your focus will include supporting women to secure housing and achieve the goals that are important to them.
There will be constant opportunities for you to be creative in your work by identifying flexible individualised support plans with each client. You’ll join a team that 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.
- Flexible day/s off to suit your lifestyle
- Maximum term contract to cover Parental leave
- Work business hours – no weekends or late nights
- In-house training, regular supervision and support.
- Ending your workday 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.
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.
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