We are seeking two suitable candidates to undertake the After Hours Senior Practitioner role within Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support Program. This role includes the following:
- To support the day-to-day operations of the program in the afterhours space, including implementation of residents independent living skills initiatives and supporting residents to meet personal goals
- To provide leadership, including supervision, line management support and program oversight on a rotating roster basis, to a small team of After Hours staff and the residents of Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support Program
- To promote a culture of respect and collaboration within teams while working towards the organisation’s overarching vision to build a just society
- 0.67FTE with a fortnightly rotating roster – two year contract with the possibility of extension
Roster for Senior Practitioner 1 – 0.67FTE
Week 1:
Monday: OFF - Tuesday: OFF - Wednesday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Thursday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Friday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Saturday: 3pm to 11pm - Sunday: OFF
Week 2:
Monday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Tuesday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Wednesday: OFF - Thursday: OFF - Friday: OFF - Saturday: OFF - Sunday: 3pm to 11pm
Roster for Senior Practitioner 2 – 0.67FTE
Week 1:
Monday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Tuesday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Wednesday: OFF - Thursday: OFF - Friday: OFF - Saturday: OFF - Sunday: 3pm to 11pm
Week 2:
Monday: OFF - Tuesday: OFF - Wednesday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Thursday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Friday: 4:30pm to 11pm - Saturday: 3pm to 11pm - Sunday: OFF
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About the program
Jesuit Social Services Housing and Complex Needs programs provide holistic support services for people who present with multiple and complex needs, are assessed as high risk/need, have limited social and family networks, limited accommodation and support options, and are experiencing multiple and complex health problems.
Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support Program is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing (DFFH) – Homes Victoria to support young people, aged 16 – 25 years, of all gender identities through outreach support in the community, and occupancy support through our 24/7 residential program for 8 young people for up to 12 months.
We support young people to work towards taking accountability, responsibility, choice and agency in their own lives; developing their independent living skills; engaging in education, training and employment opportunities; all with the aim of reducing reoffending, recidivism and experiencing homelessness.
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
- Demonstrated leadership skills including the provision of support, mentoring and supervision to experienced practitioners
- Extensive experience supporting young people dealing with complex life circumstances
- Demonstrated working knowledge and experience of the Housing and Homelessness Service System and interrelated practice principles/ frameworks
- Strong commitment to working effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people, including young people with high support needs and potentially challenging behaviours
- Demonstrated skills and experience in fulfilling all administrative and reporting requirements.
How to apply
- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact Brodie Sheppard, Housing Manager on 0448 543 533.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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