
Organisation : The Matthew Talbot Hostel
Location : Sydney (Woolloomooloo)
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Support Services, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 25 Sep, 2021
About the organisation
The Matthew Talbot Hostel provides accommodation and specialised support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
About the role
- Maximum term until April 2023, full-time
- Flexible working as part of a rotating roster, with evening and weekend shift allowances.
- Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
- SCHCADS Award, Level 5, hourly rates range from $42.94 to $44.88 dependent on qualifications and experience
The Team Leader – Accommodation will lead a small team on the nominated shift and is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the shift.
You will coordinate all aspects of onsite accommodation services, and will be responsible for:
- overseeing the delivery of support work, intake, management of service users and staff
- coordinating all aspects of the onsite accommodation services, including room allocation, entry and exit inventories and condition reports, resident orientation, unit inspections, and all associated reporting relating to accommodation services
- liaising with external agencies regarding vacancies and requests for accommodation
- delegating tasks, facilitating handover meetings, assessing the performance of direct reports; recommending professional development activities for team members
- ensuring compliance with security and safety standards
- prepare shift rosters, regular reports and supporting the accommodation manager with administrative duties as required
This role will report to the Accommodation Manager, Matthew Talbot Hostel. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or relevant work experience, or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
- Demonstrated ability in supervision and coordinating site management.
- Demonstrated high level organisational, time management, and collaborative skills
- Experience working with challenging and diverse client groups with the ability to use sound judgment and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations
- Ability to work on a rotating roster, including weekends, as per the operational needs of the service
- Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Permanent Residency.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader- Accommodation via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing