- Provide personalised and planned case managed support and advocacy
- Join a team providing specialist holistic legal and non-legal support
- Full time, ongoing position
The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:
- wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported,
- we are committed to the professional development of our staff,
- advantageous salary packaging options are available.
The HPLS Women’s Service is a gendered service that provides specialist assistance to women, trans and gender diverse people who are at risk of being evicted, homeless, and/or facing other barriers to accessing and maintaining safe and stable housing.
Reporting to the Managing Solicitor, the Social Worker will work with HPLS Women’s Service lawyers to support clients to achieve better outcomes through holistic service delivery. Additionally, you will:
- work with HPLS solicitors to identify and address the support needs of clients.
- refer and support clients to obtain appropriate housing, drug and alcohol treatment, community services and other relevant supports in the community.
- participate in and contribute to research and advocacy to address the systemic issues women face in their interactions with the justice system.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the delivery of support services to women and or trans and gender diverse people. You will also have:
- experience in trauma-informed service delivery and integrated practice principles.
- an understanding of the impacts of domestic and family violence or sexual assault and/or with homelessness.
- a commitment to social justice principles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you would like to advocate for women experiencing homelessness, please send your resume along with a covering letter and responses to the knowledge, skills and experience section included in the position description.
Inquiries should be directed to Tempe McMinn via [email protected].
Please send your application to [email protected], including ‘Social Worker, Women’s Homelessness’ in the subject field. There is no closing date for applications. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and submit an application as soon as possible.