Permanent, part-time (45.6 hours fortnightly) based in Hobart CBD or Glenorchy

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

This position provides professional and exceptional community support services to clientele accessing Health and Wellbeing – Mental Health services provided by Anglicare Tasmania in line with Anglicare’s Practice Principles and Framework of Practice.

The successful applicant will:

• Facilitate assessment and planning processes with people accessing our services by identifying their personal barriers and support needs to develop meaningful ways to overcome those barriers;

• In collaboration with people accessing our services, develop a service plan to guide the intentional support to be provided, provide regular intentional support based on service plan and identified support needs, review service plans and support needs regularly and revise plan accordingly;
• Provide support and information for people facing various life adversities, including, but not limited to; mental wellbeing, housing, alcohol and other drug issues, financial hardship, training and skills development, family relationships and parenting skills;
• Have excellent client management skills including the ability to work with clients in a trauma informed approach;
• Have a qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or a related field.

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary including Salary Packaging; 
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment;

For further information about this position please contact Robert Dickson, Program Manager – Community Services at [email protected] during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide evidence of your COVID-19 Digital Certificates (including booster) or a vaccination exemption;
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 6th NOVEMBER 2023, at 6.00pm.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the ‘APPLY‘ button. You will be required to submit a cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and an up to date resume.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process

About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.