This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Make a real difference to the local community

Full-Time, Ongoing

Access to Salary Packaging

Generous Annual Leave

The Role

The Housing and Homelessness Manager leads the delivery of Wathaurong’s housing and homelessness programs. They are responsible for managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders in relation to program design and service delivery. The manager takes responsibility for performance, compliance with funding agreements, attending meetings and consortia groups and ensuring quality service delivery to clients. The program manager is responsible for;

- On-going management and monitoring of service delivery and program staff within the Entry Point

- Ensuring contractual service deliverables are understood and managed effectively

- Developing innovative solutions and resolutions to identified service delivery problems

About you

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• Demonstrated understanding of the unique health challenges and social issues faced by the Aboriginal community, including the impacts of alcohol and drug use and homelessness

• Networking skills to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including health services, law enforcement agencies, housing and homelessness services

• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services

• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture

Desirable

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via SEEK by clicking the ‘Quick apply’ button.

A copy of the Position Description is available at https://wathaurong.org.au/careers/housing-and-homelessness-manager/

Applications close on 31/07/2025