Housing Support Worker

Job No: CTC163
Location: Kingaroy

Housing Support Worker

  • Maximum Term Contract to 30 June 2025
  • Full-time or Part-time opportunities available, flexible working hours
  • Support individuals and families facing homelessness in the South Burnett area
  • Engage in case management and outreach services
  • Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to community support and resilience

About South Burnett CTC Inc

South Burnett CTC Inc is a not-for-profit community organisation committed to supporting disadvantaged individuals across all demographics. Our services encompass a wide range of areas including Foster Care, Residential Care, Youth & Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, and Disability Services. We have a strong presence in the South Burnett region with teams operating in Kingaroy, Wondai, Nanango, and Murgon.

Our Immediate Housing Response and Safe and Secure programs focus on providing temporary accommodation and support to those experiencing homelessness, along with enhancing disaster resilience among vulnerable populations in our community.

Position Overview

The Housing Support Worker plays a crucial role in delivering outreach to people who are rough sleeping. This position involves working across both the Immediate Housing Response and Safe and Secure programs to provide case management to people with a focus on supporting them support to achieve safe, secure and sustainable housing.

The successful candidate will engage with clients through outreach, assist with case management, and provide necessary resources to promote safe and secure housing transitions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in community services or related fields, showcasing the following qualifications and skills:

  • Relevant qualifications in community work, human services, or a related discipline
  • Experience in community engagement, social work, or similar fields
  • Proficient in navigating housing, rental, and employment assistance systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with complex clients
  • Hold a valid Queensland Driver’s License and current First Aid and CPR certificates along with Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Additionally, candidates should demonstrate cultural awareness, effective time management, and the ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with organizational standards.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a salary of $37.35 per hour (level 3.1), adhering to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, along with opportunities for salary packaging. The flexible working hours will be negotiated based on client needs.

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Applications close 6 January 2025

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About South Burnett CTC

South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a proactive, community‑focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett. Guided by our vision of communities where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care, Youth Services, Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Disability Services and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise.

We are a genuinely local organisation operating solely for the good of our communities, grounded in our core values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration. These values guide how we work with individuals, families, colleagues and community partners to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle, ensuring that children feel safe, respected and empowered. We are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion, particularly the cultural rights, wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We place strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and equipped to make a positive impact.

Why Work for CTC
Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
Continuous Growth: Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team of people committed to positive change in their community.