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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
SCHADS Level 3
At The Salvation Army, every interaction is an opportunity to offer dignity, safety and hope. The Beacon Homelessness Support Service is a place where people experiencing homelessness can pause, breathe and begin rebuilding their lives. As a Support Worker, you become part of that journey. You offer compassion, stability and practical support to people who may be facing some of the toughest moments of their lives. Your presence can be the difference between someone feeling alone and someone feeling seen.
This position is based at The Beacon, a 24/7 Homelessness Support Service. The role has a strong front of house focus and involves being the first point of contact for residents, visitors and callers. It includes answering phones, gathering basic intake information, completing data entry and communicating clearly with other staff. The work also involves providing information about accommodation options to members of the public, greeting residents, managing mail collection and supporting the smooth running of afterhours operations. The environment is safe, inclusive and welcoming, and every interaction contributes to someone feeling supported and respected.
This full-time permanent role sits within the Homelessness Support Service at The Beacon and reports to the Front of House Team Leader. Pay is in accordance with SCHADS Level 3. It is a shift-based position and requires availability across the following shift types:
If you are looking for a role where your compassion, resilience and humanity can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application including a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
