Job Description

Personal Advisor (Full time Contract until June 2027)

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

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About Veritas House

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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.

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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.

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About the Program & Team

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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.

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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.

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Read more about the YI Program here:

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

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

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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Help young people navigate servicessuch as mental health, AOD, and community programs—while empowering them to advocate for themselves.

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

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

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

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

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Selection Criteria

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The ideal candidate will bring:

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ACert IV or higherin Community Services,



Youth Work or related field (or working towards a Diploma/Degree).

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

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

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

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

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

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Why work with us?

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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:

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An attractive salary dependent on your qualifications and experience

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

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Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car

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Additional leave once your probationary period is complete

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Generous Discounts Platform

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Working for a passionate, locally based community organisation

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

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

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Applications close at 9.00 am on Friday 21st August 2026

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📌 Personal Advisor (Full time Contract until June 2027) (Orange)
🏢 Veritas House
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