Are you ready to make a difference in the community?

We are seeking a permanent, full-time (76 hours fortnightly) Connections Coach to join our Housing Connect team in Launceston.

Aboutus:

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and supportand more.

About the role:

The Connections Coach position connects people to housing and housing assistance including community supports and resources to link people to their local community.The Connections Coachesconduct assessments and brief interventions using a life stage practice approach (young people, families with or without children, single adults, and older people) providing support to people across a range ofhousing types.

ConnectionsCoaches work within the Advantaged Thinking framework identifying people’s skills and capabilities and developing independence.ConnectionsCoaches will tailor their response based on the person’s individual circumstances to achieve personalised goals based on the individual’s aspirations.

What you will be doing in this role:

- Undertake initial and comprehensive engagement and assessment processes to determine service response/resource distribution (intensity of response);
- Provide information and advice (on the Housing Connect service offers and expectations and redirection to other services where relevant);
- Address immediate needs, including assessment for an access to flexible funds for reasonable and necessary support, or if in crisis, immediate connection to short-term and brokeredaccommodation;




- Complete applications for housing assistance for people who are not able or do not want to use the Housing Connect Portal (e.g., social housing, private rental assistance);
- Provide light touch (Level 1) or short to medium term intervention (Level 2);
- Coach and support service users to develop and progress an immediate response or Initial Action Plan for keeping or findinghousing;
- Facilitate people’s access to specialist services, mainstream opportunities, networks andresources;
- Provide feedback on progress with Action Plan(s);
- Provide detailed handover information to Key Development Coaches (KDCs) if a Level 3 response isrequired;
- Source and leverage existing local networks, resources and opportunities that span business, community services and educationproviders;
- Connect people(back)into community networks and resources and assist them to leverage personalnetworks;
- Identify and leverage external service system pathways that have the expertise and resources to provide a tailored, client-centredresponse;
- Maintain and sustain relationships in the key systems and sectors that provide opportunities, expertise, and resources across the life domains for people experiencinghomelessness;
- Develop andexplore the private rental market using expert knowledge and connections build on private market housing expertise and connections;
- Collect and record data and information as required.

What we can offer you:

- $95,934 to $100,538 plus super + salary sacrifice (full-time equivalent);




- not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take homepay;
- a7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevantdiscipline;
- professional developmentopportunities;
- afriendly and supportive work workplace.

The successful applicant will be required to:

- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Working ScreeningCheck;
- presentaunsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12months;
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessedmedical;
- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

For further information about the position, please contact Kristina White,Senior Practice Manager on*********@anglicare-tas.org.auor0439 821 *** during business hours.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:FRIDAY, 21st August 2026 at 6.00pm

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ communities.Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

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📌 Connections Coach (Launceston)
🏢 Anglicare Tas
📍 Launceston