Area Coordinator - Housing Connect

 

Main characteristics

Location

Launceston, Tasmania

Company

Anglicare Tasmania Inc

Employment type

Full time

Category

Community Services & Development

Job summary

Permanent, full-time position based in Launceston

Previous applicants need not apply

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

This position is responsible for supporting, managing and monitoring regional staff and services within our Housing Connect project in conjunction with the Area Manager. The role provides leadership, direction and ensures targets, reporting requirements and objectives in the region are achieved. A key focus of the Area Coordinator is to engage regional stakeholders in a variety of forums to promote positive relationships.

What you will have: a high level of understanding of the issues relating to homelessness, poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable or at risk people and the political and social context in which they occur; current knowledge and applicability of legislation relevant to the position such as the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, Privacy Act 1988, mandatory reporting requirements, social housing sector, national housing and homelessness policy framework demonstrated support skills relating to people who are homeless or in housing need and the ability to facilitate the establishment of long term housing including the ability to effectively manage staff and stakeholders, resolve conflicts and effectively respond to a range of feedback. sound conceptual and analytical skills and experience in contributing to planning processes and the development of highly effective social services including understanding of client feedback and participation strategies and ways to measure and improve these processes. excellent networking skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationship to ensure high quality services are being delivered

What we offer you: an attractive salary including Salary Packaging; a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline; professional development opportunities; a friendly and supportive work environment.

For further information about this position please contact Elizabeth Ward, Area Manager - Housing Connect & Supported Residential Services on 0429 090 052 or [email protected] during business hours.

The successful applicant must be willing to: provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021; present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months); provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16; provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical: provide evidence of a booking for a COVID-19 vaccine, a copy of your COVID-19 Digital Certificate or a vaccination exemption; provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

The Position Description can be found below.

On commencement the successful persons will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 28th September 2022, at 6.00pm.

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'APPLY link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.