Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne (Mount Waverley)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 24 Dec, 2019
About the organisation
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) 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.
About the role
About the opportunity
The Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) is a preventative intervention that provides holistic support to households experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The purpose of the program is to provide support and practical assistance that is tailored to the needs of each household.
The Private Rental Broker will be responsible for working collaboratively with the PRAP team to assist clients to access, obtain and maintain private rental through support, information provision, referral to services, and be responsible for the administration and distribution of brokerage. This role will build links with regional Homelessness service providers to support early intervention with households at risk.
Full time, maximum term contract until 30 June 2021.
To view a copy of the position description, please visit this link
About you
Essential to this role is a Diploma of Community Services, Welfare or related discipline and a current drivers licence. Ideally, you will have at least 12 months experience in the community services field, experience working in the housing and homelessness sector and an understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act. A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline would be well regarded.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Private Rental Broker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing