Initial Assessment & Planning Worker

• 531785
• Ballarat, VIC
• Crisis & Homelessness
• Maximum Term Part Time
• Closing on: Jun 24 2026

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• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• 1x Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight), Max term until 30/06/2027
• 1x Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight), Max term until 30/06/2027
• Based in Ballarat

Your new role

As an Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) Worker, you will provide intake support to clients accessing the services of the homelessness sector in the Central Highlands Region, who may be in need of housing assistance, support and/or referral to appropriate services within and outside of the sector.

In this role, you will assist households in housing crisis through completing assessments and provision of the Housing Establishment Fund (HEF).

Benefits Of Working At Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 4) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum qualification Diploma of Welfare/Community Services, or equivalent in related field
• Extensive knowledge of housing & homelessness sectors with particular emphasis on the Central Highlands Area.
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalised sectors of the community in particular those experiencing homelessness
• Excellent customer service skills with proven capacity to engage and develop positive working relationships with people and stakeholders
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously, as part of a small team and within a diverse team environment

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Ayden McMahon at ***email_hidden***

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.