Job description
* Work with a diverse women's organisation towards gender equality.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities!
* Help women gain access to safe, secure and affordable housing.
Do you want to be part of a feminist organisation committed to creating a future where gender equality is a reality? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our Housing Support Programs in Darwin!
* Location: Darwin - Larrakia Land
* Type: Onsite
* Employment type: Full-time Ongoing
* Salary: Social & Community Services Level 2 - $34.58 to $37.73 per hour + Super
* Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550 + career development + paid parental leave
Open doors. Build brighter futures.
Are you passionate about gender equality and skilled at supporting people through trauma-informed, strengths-based practice?
As a Support Worker, you will walk alongside women and gender diverse people, offering person-centred support that helps them feel safe, seen and empowered to build the future they want.
Every day, you will help create safe and inclusive spaces for women and gender diverse people, experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. You will support safety, wellbeing, and growing independence by building connection, strengthening resilience, and promoting housing stability. Working closely with residents, partners, and colleagues, you’ll use your professional skills and compassion to support positive change.
At YWCA, we believe a safe and secure home can change a life. You will help make that possible and be part of a supportive, values led team that learns and grows together. Learn more about us here.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
* understand the homelessness and/or community services sector, and can draw on professional and/or lived experience
* bring strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to building trusting relationships
* value intersectional feminism and social justice
* want purpose driven work that makes a real impact
* enjoy a supportive, values led culture
* appreciate flexibility
* like working closely with community
Learn more about this role by accessing the position description linked below.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Why The Y?
At YWCA Australia, our culture - The Y Way -is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality, Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.
Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team, 95% see our values lived through leadership, and 93% would recommend working here.
Thinking of relocating to the Top End?
Whether you're based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change, this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact. Additional benefits working in Darwin:
* Extra leave – enjoy an additional week of annual leave!
* Relocation allowance – we’ll help you make the move!
* 14 weeks paid parental leave – with superannuation!
* Ongoing learning and development – grow your skills and career!
* Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service!
Ready to make an impact?
We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!
We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.
Questions?
If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Hayley Koloamatangi, Team Leader, Housing Support Programs M: 0407 420 273 and E: using the subject line: Support Worker - Housing Support Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
As part of our selection process, preferred candidates are required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a working rights declaration, medical and pre‑existing injuries declaration, a valid Driver’s Licence, a valid state‑based Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with lived experience.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.
Support Worker, Housing Support Programs Position Description