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Engagement Worker/Support Worker

St Bartholomew's House
East Perth, WA
A$34.58-$37.73 p/h + relevant penalties
Community Services & Development → Housing & Homelessness Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


This role isn't just about support; it's about creating change in a person's life. You'll walk beside people who have experienced homelessness, mental health challenges and personal hardships.

As our Engagement Support Worker, you will be someone who helps and sees a way forward. Every day you'll be that first friendly, trusted presence that gives hope, reassurance and a sense of possibility. Every conversation, every moment of connection, can be something that helps someone take their first step to rebuilding their life.

You'll witness transformations that are often subtle, but incredibly rewarding when someone slowly gains confidence, finds stability, pursues passions, or reconnects with their community.

What you will be doing:

Be a welcoming presence to our residents, providing guidance, support and a listening ear.

Build real, meaningful relationships that help clients discover what's possible.

Work alongside our Senior Engagement Workers to link clients with the supports and tackle challenges together.

Bring recovery-focused, trauma-informed care into every interaction.

Contribute to a team culture that's positive, collaborative and genuinely caring.

Your application will go to the top of our shortlist you have:

Qualifications in community services or related. Alternatively, you could be a Uni student in a relevant field who has completed a placement

Solutions focussed, empathetic and able to lift those around you

Confident in navigating community services to connect clients with the right help

A natural gift with building trust, rapport, and meaningful engagement

Knowledgeable about wellness, recovery and meaningful engagement

Creative and resourceful… You find ways to make things happen and solve problems

What's in it for you?

Pay: Competitive salary, plus NFP salary packaging giving you the potential to gain $15,900 in tax benefits.

Leave: 28 days annual leave, that's 3 days more than the standard 5 weeks

Perks: Social activities, expand your experience by joining a consultation committee located right next to Claisebrook Train Station

Hours & Roster: 38 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday -Tuesday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, Wednesday to Friday 2:30 pm-10:30 pm

Career development: Training, accessible leaders, growth and advancement opportunities

Culture: Exceptional workplace culture – we work hard and have fun while we do it

About Us

For 60 years, St Bart's has supported people experiencing homelessness and severe and persistent mental health issues as they rebuild their lives. We started as a small homeless shelter for men and have grown into a progressive and inclusive organisation providing support to hundreds of Western Australian men, women and families across four key service areas. Our goal is to provide safe, supported accommodation and services to people who need it the most, regardless of background, age, gender or ethnicity.

St Bart's is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all walks of life.

Submit your resume and cover letter using the prompts. Interviews will commence as soon as we see a resume we love.

Applications close: Sunday 9 November 2025

At St Bart's, we uphold our values of Commitment, Curiosity, Compassion, and Collaboration. If you identify with our values, you might just be our next awesome team member!


About St Bartholomew's House

East Perth, WA, Australia

St Bart’s is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to vulnerable Western Australians, who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness.

Our passion and purpose is to empower people to rebuild their lives and actively take responsibility for their future; encouraging them to find better ways to live independently and move forward.

Our workforce plays a vital role in achieving the St Barts purpose, values and vision, and our people are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we work with.

We employ skilled, diverse and passionate people, to support the delivery of our key services to the community, and we offer a range of careers and employment opportunities in Aged Care Services, Mental Health Services, Human Resources, Finance, Communications, Housing & Tenancy , Administration and many other Support Services.

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