• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• Apply your extensive experience and make a difference
• Max-Term Part Time (2 x .6 FTE)

Your new role

The Ballarat Zero Project is working to end rough sleeping homelessness in Ballarat. It brings together local services to help people who are sleeping rough find safe, long-term housing. Everyone involved shares information and works together to remove barriers so that people can move out of homelessness and into secure homes.

The Assertive Outreach Worker plays an important role in this project. They meet people where they are—on the streets—and build trust by offering support in a respectful and caring way. Their job includes helping people access housing, connecting them with other services, and working closely with the project team to make sure no one is left behind. Because people’s needs can be complex, you will provide personalised support and may sometimes work outside regular hours to reach those who need help.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• 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 

• A tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant discipline. Candidates with Diploma qualifications and outstanding relevant experience may be considered
• Valid driver's license to drive in Australia
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

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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. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Heather Humm, Team leader Journey to Social Inclusion on heather.humm@vt.uniting.org or call 0400 921 921 for a chat during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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.