Indigenous Homelessness Support Navigator

The Salvation Army; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑ex‑

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Burra Burra Network

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Homelessness Worker to join the Housing Pathways Program (Courts). The role supports clients referred through the court system who are at risk of homelessness, offering culturally safe, trauma‑informed assistance and housing access.

Based on site in Coburg North with travel across metropolitan and regional areas. This is a 12‑month maximum‑term, full‑time role, reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program (Courts).

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification in Social Work or community services (or a lower qualification with strong relevant work experience).
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, with knowledge of and connection to local communities.
• Experience supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• An understanding of trauma‑informed and client‑led support.
• The ability to support people with complex needs, including involvement with the justice system.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and an Employee Working with Children Check, or willingness to get one.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the justice system who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred support.
• Meet people where they are and work alongside them to understand their housing needs.
• Assess housing needs and assist clients to secure crisis, transitional and long‑term housing.
• Work with clients to create simple support plans based on what matters to them and check in regularly on their progress.
• Help people connect with community, cultural and other support services that are important to them
• Build strong working relationships with courts, housing providers, Aboriginal organisations and support services.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Client-led support

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Relationship building

Education

Social Work or Community Services degree

Tools

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Homelessness Worker to join the Housing Pathways Program (Courts). The role supports clients referred through the court system who are at risk of homelessness, offering culturally safe, trauma‑informed assistance and housing access.

Based on site in Coburg North with travel across metropolitan and regional areas. This is a 12‑month maximum‑term, full‑time role, reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program (Courts).