Number of Positions Available:
1
ABOUT US
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.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army(Salvos)is one of the largest providers of homelessness services across the country. Our philosophy is that every personshould beafforded dignityandrespect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services andsupportsto adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach,financialassistance, communityconnectionand referral services.
About the role
As a Veterans Case Manager for the Housing Pathways Program Prisons, you will play a vital role in supporting veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them rebuild stability, independence, and hope for the future. Through compassionate, person-centred case management, you will connect veterans with housing, support services, and community resources, addressing the barriers that impact their wellbeing and long-term outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served, empowering individuals to secure safe housing and create positive, lasting change.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months. As this is an outreach role you will be based in the Sunshine Hub, based on-site in Sunshine, VIC. This role will require ad hoc attendance at various prisons, offsite meetings and assisting clients out in the community.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.
How you will make an impact
What you will bring
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
How to apply
Ifyou’repassionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the roleTogether we can build a brighter future.
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. W e 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.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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.
