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Hobart CBD based with travel to other HCM sites & client locations
- Level 7.1 (SCHADS Level 5)
- Generous salary packaging benefits (increase your net salary by legally reducing the tax you pay!)
As part of the Housing Connect system, the Key Development Coach assists single adults to secure public and community housing, private rental assistance, emergency accommodation and support services. Housing Connect offers Tasmanians who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness one access point for housing and support needs.
About the role:
- Provide coaching and case coordination support
through a person-centred Advantage Thinking approach
- Provide specialised knowledge in local and broader service systems, resources and opportunities, tailoring responses based on the person’s individual needs appropriate to their stage of life
- Proactively provide outreach to those experiencing homelessness and work with them to identify and develop their talents, capabilities, capacities and skills to live a good life
- Provide relevant information, referrals and advocacy to, and on behalf of, your clients and their families to assist them to move through the program into housing
- Connect clients/families to other general and specialist support services (explaining what those services will offer them.
- Work closely with clients to develop strength-based case plans that meet their individual needs
About you:
- Relevant degree/diploma in community services or similar
- Relevant experience in the homeless/community services area
- Excellent understanding of key issues affecting the homeless community
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Full driving licence and own transport (preferred)
Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with:
- Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our clients
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- A friendly/supportive/professional development work environment
Hobart City Mission brings together people who want
to give to and support those most in need in our local community, through the
provision of client focused, holistic and innovative programs and
services.
Additional information about the role can be found in the Position Description on the Hobart City Mission website. If you have any further questions about the role or the recruitment process, please call Jess or Ewan on 03 6215 4200.
HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume highlighting your suitability for the role. You can find the Position Description on our website. Applications should be submitted via Seek or emailed to careers@hobartcitymission.org.au and marked Key Development Coach.
The successful applicant must have (or the ability to obtain) a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category).
Applications close Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 10am
