Housing Worker (Temp to Perm)

Location: Blackburn Salary: SCHADS Level 4Employment Type: Full-time, 6-month contract (with a high potential to become permanent)About the RoleWe’re seeking a passionate and experienced Housing Worker to join our client Salvation Army Housing Victoria (SAHV) in Blackburn. In this role, you’ll provide tenancy management and coordinate maintenance for both Transitional and Long-Term Housing properties. You’ll work directly with tenants, offering respectful and compassionate support to help them sustain tenancies, build independence, and feel a strong sense of safety, dignity, and community.The OrganisationSAHV provides a range of housing options including Transitional Housing, Long-Term Housing, and Rooming House accommodation for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These services are underpinned by a commitment to dignity, compassion, and community. SAHV delivers both tenancy management and property maintenance services across its portfolio, ensuring tenants are supported to maintain safe and stable housing.As a Housing Worker you’ll be part of this values-driven organisation with a clear mission: to care for people, build healthy communities, and work for justice.This is an initial 6-month full-time contract, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role as part of a longer term funding grant.Key ResponsibilitiesManage tenancies across transitional and long-term housing properties.Respond to urgent housing needs and manage high-risk situations in line with policy.Assess tenant needs and develop strategies to support housing stability.Build respectful, empowering relationships with tenants, supporting them to connect with community services.Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and organisational procedures.Maintain accurate tenant records and support grant application processes.Contribute to team development, service improvements, and positive client outcomes. About YouYou are a committed and compassionate professional with:Relevant qualifications (Associate Diploma or equivalent experience in housing, community services, or related field).Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and tenancy management processes.Ability to manage challenging behaviours and respond effectively in crisis situations.A collaborative, ethical, and person-centred approach to service delivery.Excellent communication, administration, and problem-solving skills. You’ll also need:A current National Police Check, a valid Working with Children Check and a current Victorian driver’s licence.Position Descriprion AUD Blackburn 3130

Housing Worker (Temp to Perm)

  • Blackburn Location (Full-Time, 6-Month Contract with View to Permanency)
  • SCHADS Level 4 - competitive salary and benefits.
  • Full Time, 6 month initial contract with potential for an ongoing position.

Location: Blackburn 
Salary: SCHADS Level 4
Employment Type: Full-time, 6-month contract (with a high potential to become permanent)

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Housing Worker to join our client Salvation Army Housing Victoria (SAHV) in Blackburn. In this role, you’ll provide tenancy management and coordinate maintenance for both Transitional and Long-Term Housing properties. You’ll work directly with tenants, offering respectful and compassionate support to help them sustain tenancies, build independence, and feel a strong sense of safety, dignity, and community.

The Organisation

SAHV provides a range of housing options including Transitional Housing, Long-Term Housing, and Rooming House accommodation for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These services are underpinned by a commitment to dignity, compassion, and community. SAHV delivers both tenancy management and property maintenance services across its portfolio, ensuring tenants are supported to maintain safe and stable housing.

As a Housing Worker you’ll be part of this values-driven organisation with a clear mission: to care for people, build healthy communities, and work for justice.

This is an initial 6-month full-time contract, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role as part of a longer term funding grant.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage tenancies across transitional and long-term housing properties.
  • Respond to urgent housing needs and manage high-risk situations in line with policy.
  • Assess tenant needs and develop strategies to support housing stability.
  • Build respectful, empowering relationships with tenants, supporting them to connect with community services.
  • Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and organisational procedures.
  • Maintain accurate tenant records and support grant application processes.
  • Contribute to team development, service improvements, and positive client outcomes.
 
About You

You are a committed and compassionate professional with:

  • Relevant qualifications (Associate Diploma or equivalent experience in housing, community services, or related field).
  • Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  • Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and tenancy management processes.
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviours and respond effectively in crisis situations.
  • A collaborative, ethical, and person-centred approach to service delivery.
  • Excellent communication, administration, and problem-solving skills.

 

You’ll also need:

A current National Police Check, a valid Working with Children Check and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

Applications will be assessed as received due to the temp to perm nature of this role, so please don't hesitate in applying. 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mahala Warren at mahalaw@bloomhr.com.au, quoting Ref No. 1243521.

  • Posted Date 06 Aug 2025
  • Location Blackburn
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided