Accommodation Team Leader - Foyer Central

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ex-gratia days (up to 5) on top of "-

Commitment to training and supervision

Opportunity to grow skills in youth/HO

Job summary

Uniting in Sydney seeks an Accommodation Team Leader to mentor Youth Development Coaches, helping young people maintain tenancy and engage in education and programs. You will collaborate with housing providers and community services to address tenancy issues, arrears, and education, while building strong local partnerships.

You will lead a small team, coordinate rostering and documentation, and apply trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches with a focus on Advantaged Thinking.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership and staff supervision.
• Strong networking with housing providers and community services.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences or related field.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence, WWCC, and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor a team of Youth Development Coaches delivering tenancy support.
• Support young people to sustain tenancy and develop independent living skills.
• Liaise with St George Community Housing on tenancy matters and arrears.
• Respond to crises and participate in on-call roster every 6 weeks.
• Engage with housing providers, real estate, and community services.
• Oversee documentation, audits, and rostering for YDCs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Roster management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences / Community Services

Job description

About the role

As the Accommodation Team Leader, you will play a vital leadership role, mentoring and supervising a team of Youth Development Coaches (YDCs) while ensuring young people are supported to maintain their tenancy and actively engage in the program. You will work closely with housing providers, including St George Community Housing, to address tenancy issues, arrears management, and tenancy education. You will also be a key community connector, building strong relationships with local housing providers, community services, and specialist support programs.

About Foyer

Foyer Central is an innovative, evidence-based program supporting young people aged 18-22 with a lived experience of out-of-home care. Located in the heart of Sydney, Foyer Central provides 53 studio apartments and a safe, supportive environment where young people can build their independence through education, employment, and personal development.

About you in the role

• Lead & Mentor a Team: Provide supervision, coaching, and professional development to a team of Youth Development Coaches who directly support young people.
• Support Young People’s Independence: Assist young people to engage in the program, manage their tenancy, and develop life skills for independent living.
• Housing & Tenancy Support: Liaise with St George Community Housing on tenancy matters, arrears reports, and room checks, while ensuring a proactive approach to tenancy education.
• Crisis & Incident Response: Support young people in critical incidents and participate in the phone based on-call roster every 6 weeks (penalties included)
• Community Engagement & Networking: Build partnerships with housing providers, real estate agents, community organisations, and specialist services to enhance opportunities for young people.
• Administration & Compliance: Oversee documentation, participate in audits (case file reviews), and manage rostering for YDCs.

About You

• At least two years of leadership experience, including staff supervision and coaching young people towards independent living.
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with housing providers, community organisations, and support services.
• A deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people leaving care.
• Experience working within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, with a commitment to Advantaged Thinking (or a willingness to learn).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, including experience with rostering, case documentation, and tenancy management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Community Services, or a related field.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.

Why Work at Uniting

• To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
• Training and supervision with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
• You receive up to 5 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave)

Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026

For further information, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] or 0466 801 937.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and Reference Checks.