Careers

Help support the social and affordable housing sector by pursuing a career with one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued.

Unison offers positions to individuals based on merit and where qualifications, experience, skills and abilities match the position requirements. Please send a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to apply for any advertised roles.

Unison is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Unison encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our workforce. 

Unison staff benefits

  • Access to $15,900 of tax-free salary packaging arrangements, which can add significant value to the earnings of eligible staff.
  • Monthly RDO for eligible full-time staff.
  • Five weeks of annual leave.
  • 17.5% leave loading payment.
  • Additional paid parental leave on top of Government entitlements.
  • Learning and Development opportunities to ensure that you have the adequate skills to perform your current role, and the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your career direction.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Current employment opportunities:

IAP Worker 

About the role

The Intake Assessment and Planning (IAP) Worker provides high quality initial assessment and planning services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and work in close collaboration with other agencies and housing providers.

This role reports to Team Leader and Manager Housing Assessments and Pathways and focuses on assisting individuals and families in housing crisis through conducting assessments, provision of information and referrals, with follow up and financial support where appropriate. The IAP worker will work as part of a close team delivering front-line IAP services and long-term housing in line with organisational values and policies.

About you

To make this role a success, we are seeking a person with the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience working effectively and sensitively with diverse clients, in crisis and / or on a low income, including individuals and families with high support needs and behaviours
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in the direct provision of homelessness, community housing or related support services
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or related discipline is desirable
  • A demonstrated commitment to the empowerment of clients, equality and social justice
  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Ability to show initiative, problem solve and work autonomously
  • Ability to adopt a flexible, proactive, resourceful and teamwork based approach
  • High level communication and customer service skills in a crisis setting
  • Well-developed computer literacy
  • A demonstrated commitment to working with a values-based approach

On Offer

  • Vacancies at Werribee and Seddon locations
  • Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)
  • Salary $84,421 per annum (plus super, salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading)
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
  • Rostered day off option for eligible staff
  • Supportive/flexible working arrangements

To Apply 

  • Apply through our recruitment platform by clicking on this link:
    - For Werribee click here
    - For Seddon click here
  • Your application should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria which can be located in the Position Description attached below
  • Questions about the role or the recruitment process can be directed to careers@unison.org.au
  • This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please APPLY immediately.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check. 

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by the Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated

Place Manager - Patch 6

Opportunity to work within our dynamic teams to deliver high quality tenancy and property management services to a diverse range of people.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will deliver high quality tenancy and property management services. This includes actively working towards sustaining successful tenancies for a diverse range of people, many of whom have complex needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • End-to-end property management such as arrears management, routine inspections, represent Unison at VCAT.
  • Ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard
  • Effectively manage rent for all properties in the portfolio
  • Work with the Team Leader in allocating people to vacancies
  • Arranging and participating in house meetings and leading place making events
  • Work closely with housing support workers to facilitate positive outcomes for clients

About you

To make this role a success, we are seeking a person with:

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Social Sciences, or experience in the Housing or Real Estate sector are desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act preferred
  • Highly experienced in working effectively and sensitively with a broad range of clients, including those with high and complex support needs and behaviours
  • Ability to listen, understand and act with a solution focused approach
  • Possess a current full Victorian driver’s licence
  • Undergo relevant screening checks

On Offer

  • Permanent Full-time position
  • Salary $84,421.48 per annum (plus super, salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading)
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
  • Rostered day off option for eligible staff 
  • Supportive working arrangements

To Apply

  • Apply through our recruitment platform by clicking on this link Place Manager Patch 6
  • Your application should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria which can be located in the Position Description attached below
  • Questions about the role or the recruitment process can be directed to careers@unison.org.au
  • This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please APPLY immediately.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check. 

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

Team Leader Place Management - Patch 4

About the role

The Team Leader reports to the Manager, Place Management North and will work with staff across a number of different teams, both within our social and private businesses to deliver sustainable long-term housing with a community wide focus.

You will be managing and supporting a team of Place Managers comprising Place Management and Housing Support staff, with some office management responsibilities. You will be required to work with staff and management to deliver KPI’s set by both Unison and the Department of Health and Human Services and reporting on these. There is also the requirement to work with clients directly and indirectly to help sustain tenancies and promote a community inclusion and focus, not only tenancy based management.

About you

To be successful, you will possess the following:

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Social Sciences or experience in the Housing or Real Estate sector
  • Experience operating within the Residential Tenancies Act and experience with VCAT
  • Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and work autonomously
  • Approachable with a positive, cooperative and constructive attitude to work and working with others
  • Ability to be professional and to show empathy
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively and sensitively with a broad range of clients, including those with high support needs and challenging behaviours
  • Demonstrated skills and experience within collaborative teams
  • Knowledge of mechanisms contributing to, and maintaining, disadvantage/poverty and housing insecurity and homelessness
  • High level communication skills – including verbal and written communication
  • Well-developed computer skills – word processing, excel, data-bases
  • A current full Victorian driver’s licence

 On Offer

  • Permanent, Full-time role
  • Base salary of $102,546 per annum plus superannuation, salary packaging and leave loading
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
  • Rostered day off option
  • Supportive working arrangements

 To Apply 

  • Apply through our recruitment platform by clicking on this link Team Leader Patch 4
  • Your application should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria which can be located in the Position Description attached below
  • Questions about the role or the recruitment process can be directed to careers@unison.org.au
  • This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please APPLY immediately.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check. 

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.