About us

The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) is an independent coalition of individuals and organisations committed to working together to end homelessness in Western Australia. Since 2016, we have supported individuals, organisations, governments and local communities to work collaboratively across sectors to end homelessness – not just for individuals but for whole communities. The strength of the Alliance is its collective impact approach with aligned strategies and actions shaped by large multi-sector collaboration and active involvement by Alliance partners.

Advance to Zero (AtoZ) is a groundbreaking national initiative of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH), of which the WAAEH is a partner, that supports local collaborative efforts to end homelessness, starting with rough sleeping – one community at a time. Using a range of proven approaches from around the world, communities are supported not just to address individual instances of homelessness, or even reduce overall homelessness, but to end it altogether.

There is now an exciting opportunity to lead the WA AtoZ team in continuing to progress and lead the strategic direction of the WA Advance to Zero (AtoZ) movement. The role will work closely with Government and Community partners, both national and international, to build on current commitments and funding opportunities and help to grow the movement in WA. You must be a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, building and sustaining momentum for positive social change and is passionate about ending homelessness.

Key responsibilities include:

Operations

• Provide strategic leadership for the Advance to Zero (AtoZ) Movement in WA
• Manage and support the WA AtoZ Local Community Coordinator team and daily operations
• Oversee contract compliance and liaise with the WA Government agencies, particularly the Office of Homelessness.
• Oversee the production and publication of WA AtoZ Dashboard to monitor progress
• Overall coordination and planning of WA Zero Projects
• Key liaison with National AtoZ General Manager regarding WA AtoZ coaching sessions & improvement cycles
• Maintain the WA AtoZ Action Plan, overseeing local community action plans
• Oversee continuous improvement projects for the WA AtoZ Communities

Practice

• Promote the application of Housing First principles
• Design and facilitate workshops, presentations, and community forums to build capacity and knowledge.
• Support the inclusion and engagement of lived experience in the work
• Ensure the integration of culturally appropriate practices and frameworks into all activities.

Team Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong networks with other Alliances, national and international partners committed to ending homelessness.
• Represent and enhance the public profile of WAAEH and the AtoZ movement through advocacy and engagement.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to organisational planning and strategy development.
• Actively participate in organisational improvement and innovation initiatives.

The successful applicant will have:

• A commitment to ending homelessness and an understanding of working collaboratively, systems thinking and the collective impact approach.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Demonstrated general research skills utilising a variety of reliable sources
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in ICT skills in Microsoft 365/Google Suite as well as various stakeholder and project management software
• Experience in coordinating events in a busy, results-driven driven and continuously improving environment
• Experience in business development
• Relevant qualifications in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience which demonstrate strengths in the criteria listed

What we offer:

• Excellent work-from-home flexibility
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum
• Be part of the National movement to end homelessness in Australia

We encourage individuals with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and/or lived experience to apply.

How to apply:

A copy of the full job description can be found on our website at https://waaeh.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/JDF-WA-AtoZ-Manager-Feb-2025-WAAEH-Letterhead.pdf

Your application must include a cover letter addressed to Michala McMahon, WA Director, Practice and Improvement, addressing the key responsibilities and relevant qualifications and experience.

Early submission is encouraged, as we will schedule interviews for suitable candidates as applications are received.

Only applications submitted via Seek.com will be accepted, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please, no recruitment agencies.