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Casual Worker Roles at Launch Housing

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Why join Launch Housing Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality housing and an innovative range of support, education and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one…

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Why join Launch Housing

Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality housing and an innovative range of support, education and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk of, or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness.  With over 400 staff working across 16 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research and innovation to drive widespread change.
 
Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and provide high-quality training & supervision, wellbeing days, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much much more to ensure your career with us is fulfilling.
 
Don’t just walk past homelessness.  Join the solution.  

Our casual benefits include:
• Above Award rates
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
•Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

About the opportunity:
As a Casual Worker at Launch Housing, you’ll play a key role in providing safe, stable and welcoming environments across our 24/7 residential and crisis accommodation sites. You’ll work with people and families experiencing homelessness, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly while responding to incidents, maintaining security, and supporting residents with care and respect.

This flexible role offers the opportunity to work across multiple sites, including youth foyers, family crisis accommodation, women’s services and health-focused housing. Shifts are available across days, evenings, weekends and overnights, giving you a variety of experiences across our programs. We have both SCHADS 3 and SCHADS 4 positions available.

We’re looking for compassionate, adaptable and reliable people who can work within established frameworks and contribute to positive client outcomes. You’ll use sound judgement, maintain accurate records, and be part of a team dedicated to empowering people to achieve their housing and personal goals.

You can read more about our sites on our website.
  • Conduct site-based assessments that consider the complex and intersecting challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, including mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, family violence, and systemic barriers to housing and healthcare. 
  • Identify, prioritise, and communicate support needs to enable effective case coordination.
  • Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the level of risk to the individual, self, staff or others across domains such as personal safety, MARAM, mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and other relevant frameworks.
  • Collaboratively develop and implement safety plans to mitigate identified risks.
  • Recognise and escalate situations involving unacceptable risk to individuals or staff by reporting to management.
  • Provide support that empowers individuals to pursue opportunities and achieve their housing and personal goals.
  • Deliver practical assistance that supports daily living and promotes independence.
  • Advocate on behalf of individuals with internal and external services and stakeholders.
  • Apply relevant policies, procedures, and legal frameworks, ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent are upheld.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation using relevant systems.
  • Facilitate recreational and wellbeing activities that contribute to a positive living environment.
  • Undertake administrative tasks that support the effective operation of the site.
  • Deliver a welcoming, efficient, and client-centred front-of-house experience by overseeing front of house responsibilities.
  • Respond to building maintenance issues as they arise and report them through appropriate channels to ensure timely resolution.
  • Actively engaging in continuous improvement within your team and across the organisation.
  • Building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
  • Behaving in accordance with all Launch Housing policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Child Safe Code of Conduct.
  • Translating Child Safe Standards into day-to-day practice to ensure a child-safe environment is maintained at all times.
  • Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and heard.
  • Demonstrating professionalism, empathy and discretion in all work-related interactions.
  • Handling personal and organisational information with care, confidentiality and integrity.
  • Sharing knowledge and supporting the capability and development of others across the organisation.
  • Participating in organisational initiatives, working groups or projects aligned with Launch Housing’s values and strategic goals.
  • Undertaking other duties as required, aligned with organisational priorities and operational needs.
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Collingwood, Australia
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    AU

    Listing Details

    Posted
    October 9, 2025
    First seen
    May 8, 2026
    Last seen
    May 8, 2026

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    Casual Worker Roles at Launch HousingAUD 39.81–49.41