• Safe Space Team Leader (Night time)
• 2 Positions Available (1x permanent part time, 1 x Fixed term Part time contract- Parental Leave cover till End of Feb 2026)
• Hobart Based, 66 Hours per fortnight
• 4 Days on, 4 Days off (2 x shifts 3.45pm – midnight, 2 x shifts 11.45pm – 8am, 4 days off)
• Excellent employee benefits – 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata)
• Generous salary packaging benefits (increase your net salary by legally reducing the tax you pay!)

Our Safe Space program provides 24-hour safety and support for people experiencing homelessness. The day program is a space for people to relax, have a meal and connect with important support services. The night space is a place for community members to sleep, with beds and meals provided.

We are seeking professional client-focused people-leader to join our team! You will be responsible for the smooth running of the Safe Space Night program, including engaging with guests and making them feel welcome, assessing safety and recording data and notes. You will be the go-to person while on shift, providing direction and mentoring to other staff members and volunteers on operational and client issues as they arise.

About you:

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in social work, community welfare, psychology, mental illness, drug & alcohol dependency, nursing or other related field
• Experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor leading small teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable individuals experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol and homelessness
• Personal resilience along with passion and purpose
• A calm and reassuring manner that enhances a safe environment
• A proactive and passionate approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent listening skills with ability to quickly assess and respond to risks
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, prioritise and solve problems in a challenging and dynamic environment

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with:

• Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our clients
• A friendly/supportive/professional development environment

Hobart City Mission (HCM) brings together people who want to give to and support those most in need in our local community, through the provision of client focused, holistic and innovative programs and services.

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.

Applications must include a cover letter and resumé outlining your suitability for the role.Applications should be submitted via Seek or emailed to [email protected] and marked "Safe Space Case Team Leader".

More details about the role can be found in the Position Description on our website or by calling Angelica or Craig on 03 6215 4200.

The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months), a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category).

Applications close Friday 16th May at 10am. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed prior to this date

We are also holding an Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 5:30pm.

If you’d like to learn more about the role, please feel free to join! - Meeting link can be found on our website next to the Position Description.