Support Worker

Brief Description

• Fixed Rostered Shifts (sleepover, dayshift, and weekend work)
• Max Term Part Time (0.7 FTE) until March 2027
• Salary packaging, gifted leave at Christmas and Easter, paid parental leave
• Competitive above-award salary, SCHADS Level 4 – $89,851.88 pro rata (plus super)

About The Role

Based at our emergency accommodation property, the Program Support Worker role plays a vital part in delivering a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based response to women and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

You will support the daily operations of the site and collaborate closely with our case management and therapeutic teams to help clients achieve their goals. The role includes both individual and group support, transport, administrative tasks, and assistance with maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. You are comfortable being the sole worker during sleepover shifts at the accommodation (active hours: 5pm-10pm, sleepover: 10-6, active Hours: 6-9am), additional allowances are paid in accordance with the SCHADS.

Please note: the successful candidate must be available to work weekends & after hours and hold a current drivers licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of activities tailored to client needs
• Assist adult and young victim survivors in achieving case plan goals
• Provide emotional and practical support in a trauma-informed manner
• Facilitate transport to appointments and access to services
• Support clients with daily living and life skills
• Complete site inductions and maintain a welcoming, safe environment
• Monitor site safety, complete light cleaning and room set-up
• Report maintenance issues and manage inventory and stock ordering
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with quality and compliance standards
• Support the broader team in administrative tasks and operational duties
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing development opportunities

About You

• Minimum Diploma in Community Services or equivalent
• Experience working in the family violence or community services sector (desirable)
• Knowledge or training in the MARAM Framework (highly regarded)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Ability to undertake shift work (including after-hours and weekends)
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• National Police Check
• Australian working rights

Benefits

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year, plus entertainment up to $2650
• 4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)
• Up to 100 hours of paid study leave (where relevant to role)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary career)
• Additional leave through purchase leave pathways
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person’s individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.

How To Apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Applications are considered as they are received. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15 June 2026

To view the position description, please visit https://hrdoc.goodshep.org.au/doc/2026.06_PD - Program Support Worker - Family Violence (SR0076).pdf

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We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.