Personal Advisor (Full time Contract until June 2027)

Please note, this role is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2027

About Veritas House

Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people & their families. Veritas currently delivers services in a range of DCJ funded programs.

You’ll be part of a caring, values-driven team that’s passionate about creating positive outcomes — while enjoying a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and growth.

About the Program & Team

The Youth Initiative (YI) is a growing service that provides support to young people leaving statutory out-of-home care between 16 and 21 years of age. The YI team work with young people to build their long-term capacity and resilience in order to permanently divert them from the homelessness service system.

Personal Advisors work with young people transitioning out of Permanency Support (Out of Home Care) who do not have established networks, for up to 3 years. The role includes working with young people to implement their leaving care plan, establish the life-long habit of growing and maintaining their support networks, navigate mainstream and specialist services, and manage crisis and change effectively.

Read more about the YI Program here:

DCJ Website -https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/homes-nsw/housing-reforms-and-initiatives/youth-initiatives-housing-and-homelessness/youth-initiative

Veritas House website -https://veritashouse.org.au/independent-living/#sil4

Key Responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationshipswith young people aged 18–25 as they transition from Out of Home Care into adulthood.

Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based supportthat helps young people identify their goals and build independence.

Act as a consistent, reliable Personal Advisor—supporting young people for up to 3 years across key areas like housing, education, employment, and wellbeing.

Help young people navigate servicessuch as mental health, AOD,



and community programs—while empowering them to advocate for themselves.

Support young people into safe, secure accommodation, including developing the skills they need for independent or shared living.

Lead regular outreach and review meetingswith clients and service partners to ensure supports remain relevant and effective.

Collaborate with housing providers, community services, and local networksto create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Keep accurate case notes and contribute to service improvementthrough data collection and reflection.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will bring:

ACert IV or higherin Community Services, Youth Work or related field (or working towards a Diploma/Degree).

Experience supportingyoung people from Out of Home Careusing trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

Skilled inmentoring, goal setting, and care planningwith young people who have complex needs.

Strongknowledge of youth services, care‑leaver rights, and after‑care supports.

Confident inbuilding partnershipswith a wide range of service providers and stakeholders.

Excellentorganisation and communication skills, with the ability to travel regularly across Western NSW.

Why work with us?

As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

An attractive salary dependent on your qualifications and experience

NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits

Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car

Additional leave once your probationary period is complete

Generous Discounts Platform

Working for a passionate, locally based community organisation

Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team

Individual and group supervision as well as other continuing professional development opportunities

Applications close at 9.00 am on Friday 21st August 2026

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