Homelessness Response Practitioner

THE ROLE –

• Deliver comprehensive case management and intensive, transitional support to young people, single adults, and families experiencing homelessness.
• Conduct holistic, strength-based assessments to develop tailored, goal-oriented plans focusing on long-term housing stability and independent living.
• Provide expert care coordination, service navigation, and referral to connect clients with mainstream and specialist services (health, mental health, AOD, etc.).
• Offer targeted, flexible, and rapidly responsive support to clients with increased vulnerabilities and complex needs (e.g., trauma, multiple health issues).
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, participate in community networking, and convene multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated client support.

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer.

• Location – Morwell
• Job Security – 1EFT (38 Hours week) | Fixed term - 1st December 2026 - 1st November 2027 (Parental Leave Backfill)
• Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $105,577 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
• Supervision & support
• Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring.

• Proven expertise in holistic case management and care coordination for vulnerable people, including the ability to conduct strength-based assessments and develop tailored, goal-oriented plans for long-term housing stability.
• Demonstrated skill in supporting clients with complex needs (e.g., trauma, mental health, AOD) by providing targeted, flexible, and rapidly responsive support.
• Strong collaborative and networking abilities to effectively coordinate care across multiple agencies, convene multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure integrated support for clients.
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check
• Minimum requirement of Diploma of Community Services or other relevant or appropriate tertiary qualifications (refer to Position Description).

How to apply

To review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers

To apply please click on the “Apply now” button and follow the prompts to submit your detailed cover letter, your current resume and 3 referees.

For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Cheryl Barnes on [1800 243 455](tel:1800 243 455).

**Please note applications will be reviewed for progression as they are received.