Housing Transition Specialist

Part-time – Contract until June 2027

Brunswick, VIC

About the Role

Housing is more than four walls - it's the foundation from which people rebuild their lives. BaptistCare’s Affordable Housing Development team in Melbourne is looking for a Part Time Housing Transition Specialist who understands that, and who brings both the practical skills and the genuine care to make transitions into safe, stable housing as smooth as possible for the people who need it most.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting clients to transition into affordable housing tenancies, coordinating assessments, documentation, and move-in processes end to end
• Building trusted relationships with clients experiencing vulnerability, including those exiting homelessness, family violence situations, or institutional care
• Collaborating with internal Baptcare service streams and external community partners to connect clients with wraparound supports
• Maintaining accurate case notes and contributing to continuous improvement of housing transition processes

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or significant experience in tenancy management.
• Advanced knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and VCAT processes.
• Experience in housing, homelessness, community services, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to work with people facing complex needs in a trauma-informed, person-centred way
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and the ability to simply listen
• A current Victorian driver's licence and Working with Children’s check (or willingness to obtain)
• Alignment with BaptistCare's values of respect, compassion, and justice - the kind of values you already live by

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

How to Apply:

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Please apply directly to the role – email applications will not be accepted.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Eman on eman.elhessny@baptistcare.org.au

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.