Homeless Outreach Peer Support Worker

SVHA

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: non-graduate $64,985.00 - $93,974.00; gradua...
Peer led support for homeless clients
Strength-based trauma informed framework
Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork
The After-Hours Homeless Outreach Team offers low barrier healthcare and support to people experiencing homelessness outside usual business hours, improving access to care when fewer services are available

Job Summary

  • The After-Hours Homeless Outreach Team offers low barrier healthcare and support to people experiencing homelessness outside usual business hours, improving access to care when fewer services are available.
  • The role requires resilience, flexibility and a persistent, consistent approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in dynamic outreach settings.
  • Employees benefit from discounted gym access, private health insurance discounts, salary sacrifice programs, and financial support for educational development.

Matching Summary

The After-Hours Homeless Outreach Team offers low barrier healthcare and support to people experiencing homelessness outside usual business hours, improving access to care when fewer services are available.

Salary

Base: Non-Graduate $64,985.00 - $93,974.00; Graduate $74,326.00 - $118,754.00 (Pro-rata); Benefits: Superannuation and Salary Packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Peer led support for homeless clients
  • Strength-based trauma informed framework
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Outreach healthcare service delivery
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Specialist Homelessness Services
  • Culturally safe support provision
  • Research and policy contribution
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Current unrestricted NSW Drivers License
  • Lived or living experience of homelessness
  • Ability to provide trauma-informed support
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or valid Australian work visa

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold valid Australian work visa

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