Initial Assessment & Planning Worker

• Turn compassion into action and help change lives across the Wimmera
• Make a real difference one household at a time
• SCHADS Level 4 Ongoing Part Time (53.2 hours per fortnight)

Your new role

Are you passionate about helping people when they need it most
Do you thrive on conversations problemsolving and connecting people to the right support
Want a role that actually changes lives

As an IAP Worker youll be the first point of contact for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Wimmera. Youll:

• Complete intake assessments for individuals and families in housing crisis.
• Provide support through the Housing Establishment Fund (HEF).
• Help clients navigate housing options support services and referrals.
• Be a calm compassionate guide during stressful and uncertain times.
• Support broader housing programs when required.

You wont just process assessments youll provide hope direction and practical support.

Why youll love this role

• Work that genuinely matters.
• Strong partnerships across the homelessness and community services sector.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and experience.
• No two days are the same.
• Be part of a team making positive change locally.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position is permanent part addition to a base of $44.58ph per hour super youll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as groceries bills clothing streaming services and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2650 annually you can save on dining out and drinks making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting you can also access the following:

You can also access the following:

• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
• Excellent resources to enable you to do your job well.
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Opt in or out of public holidays be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in human services welfare or social services or substantial years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with consumers experiencing homelessness or housing crisis (Preferred).

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out to Belinda Gilpin Team Leader Homelessness & Mental Health at or call 0during business hours for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.