Skills for Life Worker

ABOUT US

McAuley Community Services for Women helps women and children who have faced family violence and homelessness to take control of their lives. Through a range of supports including accommodation, legal, health, recreation and social responses, we support women to leave us with restored capacity and greater opportunities for safe housing, economic capability and wellbeing.

We work alongside women and children, recognising their strengths and fostering their resilience to create a new future. Feminism, intersectionality and anti-oppressive practices are imbedded within our client practice and our culture.

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This is a Permanent Part-Time (22.8 hours per week) opportunity based in Footscray within our Community Services program. The position reports to the Team Leader at McAuley House Footscray.

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Are you passionate about empowering women beyond homelessness? This is your chance to make lasting change through practical, strengths-based support at McAuley.

As part of McAuley’s Skills for Life team, you’ll support women at McAuley House and in the community, providing practical, tailored support that builds connection, skills and pathways to safe, independent living through the HACC (Home and Community Care) program.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Team leader, your duties will include:

• Collaboration & Partnerships – Build and maintain strong partnerships across McAuley and with volunteers, contractors and community organisations to strengthen Skills for Life outcomes.
• Participant Support & Development – Work with Case Managers to deliver tailored, strengths-based support, prioritising women with complex needs & building independence through practical and outreach support.
• Community Connection & Inclusion – Strengthen community connection through inclusive, trauma-informed engagement that links women to services, learning, social networks & cultural activities.
• Communication & Program Improvement – Maintain clear communication with participants and stakeholders, using feedback to shape & improve programs.
• Program Delivery - Support engaging Skills for Life and Food for Life activities, working alongside volunteers, contractors and community members to deliver quality programs.
• Capacity Building & HACC Compliance – Link individuals and small groups with tailored supports to build independence, while ensuring HACC support targets are met and align with funding requirements.
• Administration – Maintain accurate records and reporting, model best practise, and support program delivery as directed by the Team Leader.

 KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Commitment to equity and women’s safety
• Understanding of feminist and intersectional practice
• Relevant tertiary qualification (social work or related)
• Relevant experience in homelessness, mental health, disability, AOD or family violence
• Experience supporting people with complex needs
• Trauma‑informed, client‑centred, strengths‑based practice
• Experience delivering group work or community programs
• Ability to apply risk assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of relevant service networks
• Strong computer skills; client database experience desirable

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact: Phillippa at phillippad@mcauley.org.au or on 03 9362 8931. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay – $44.58 - $47.97 per hour (SCHADS Level 4), based on experience
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

Please note, we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements.

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

OUR COMMITMENT:

McAuley is part of MacKillop Family Services and celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that we continue to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible