Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger.  We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.

An exciting! opportunity to join our specialist team supporting the homeless in our community.

JOB SUMMARY –

Work Life-Balance – Flexible work arrangements | Salary packaging| | Flexi time

Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Program | Wellbeing Program |Wellbeing days

Culture – Supportive| Respectful |Inclusive |Diverse | Empowering | Collaborative

THE PROGRAM –

The Private Rental Assistance Outreach Program Plus (PRAP Plus) provides strength-based case management support for up to 12 weeks to assist to establish and maintain tenancies for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in our community.

THE ROLE –

Assist community members to establish successful tenancies in private rental.

Intervene to support community members when tenancies are at risk.

Provide advocacy at VCAT where required.

Attend inspections with community members when initiating and vacating premises.

Assisting the community member to liaise and negotiate with real estate agents, including understanding rental ledgers and reporting maintenance.

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer.

Location – Morwell | Flexible working arrangements supported

Job Security – 0.8EFT (30.4Hours) | Fixed Term 12 months

Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | Pro-rata based on annual rate of $97,377 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.

Personal Growth | Professional development | Supervision & support

Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring.

Demonstrated relationships with local Property Managers, including a sound knowledge of the private rental market in Gippsland.

Demonstrated practice working within the ‘Residential Tenancies Act’.

Experience in attending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on behalf of tenants or Landlords.

Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check

Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work (or trauma related field) and experience appropriate to the field (refer to Position Description).

For further information and to review the Position Description please refer to the attached document.

To apply please click on the “Apply now” button and follow the prompts to submit your detailed cover letter, your current resume and 3 referees.