• Full time | Maximum term to September 2025 (parental leave cover)

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Plus Worker to join our Homelessness Support Services Program. PRAP Plus is a time limited outreach intervention program for households living in or entering private rental tenancies that require additional practical support to establish or maintain their housing.

The PRAP Plus Worker will support clients to address the support needs which are contributing to the risk of tenancy breakdown, support them to maintain sustainable tenancies and ultimately prevent homelessness. The role will deliver practical assistance to enable clients to access private rentals, develop support plans tailored to the needs of each household and offer advocacy support, including at VCAT where required. The PRAP Plus Worker will primarily support clients in the communities where they live, assisting them to establish links within their local community and identify referral pathways to relevant community support services.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma of Community Services, Welfare or related discipline. Degree qualifications in Social Work or a relevant field would be advantageous.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience working within the housing and/or homelessness sector
• Previous experience in delivering outreach support and assisting clients to access and maintain private rental housing
• An understanding of relevant regulations and legislation including the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Strong communication, organisation and problem solving skills

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Stella Poursanidis – Team Leader, Private Rental Assistance Program on 1800 329 133.

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.