Maximum term contract until 30 June ****
Based in Aitkenvale
Join the world's largest humanitarian movement
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement.
We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.
We act for humanity.
About the role
Immediate Housing Response (IHR) provides short-term emergency accommodation and case management support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This program aims to help people rebuild their lives and transition them from crisis to stable, long-term housing solutions.
In this position you will provide individualised support to clients to identify strengths and needs and assist in setting and attaining identified goals.
You will conduct holistic assessments and collaborate with other agencies and organisations to source appropriate support for clients.
In addition, you will also contribute to co-design processes and adapt and innovate ways of working to improve Red Cross's response to the needs of clients.
What you will bring
Proven ability to provide high quality, specialist casework support and case management including holistic assessment of client needs and development of case plans.
Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Proven ability to identify service gaps and manage complex cases within a context of competing priorities




Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to interagency collaboration and ability to lead collaboration, advocate and network with internal and external stakeholders (which can include statutory and law enforcement agencies)
Proven ability to provide high-quality administrative support
A current Driver's licence and Working with Children Check are mandatory requirements for this role
Financial wellbeing:
Access salary packaging perks via Maxxia, up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, helping maximise your take-home pay.
Health & Wellbeing:
Free flu vaccinations, access to the Headspace wellbeing app, and EAP Services via Converge International.
Employee discounts available for: First Aid and Mental Health Courses, fitness memberships with Fitness Passport, and health services with Bupa and Medibank.
Career development
: Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 4, salary from $ 92,******.
Applications close: 29 October ****
For any enquiries, please contactLeah Aitchison on ************
Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.
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