• Make a real difference to the local community
• Full-Time, Fixed – Term 2 Years
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Generous Annual Leave

The Role

The Initial Assessment and Planning role sits within Family Services Team in the Homelessness Programs.

The Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) Worker will provide immediate and/or timely assessments and immediate support to Aboriginal People experiencing Homelessness. Both office-based and outreach IAP services will be provided by the IAP Team.

Using a collaborative and planned approach to ensure our clients get the services and supports they need to reach their goals. Using Culturally safe practices, the IAP Worker will assess client needs (and family where appropriate) and arrange, coordinate and advocate for the delivery and access to a range of programs and services that support the client to reduce the risk of homelessness and/or achieve stable housing.

Applications must be submitted via SEEK by clicking the ‘Quick apply’ button on the SEEK webpage.  

To go to the SEEK ad click on the “APPLY NOW” button.

Applications should consist of a current resume and a cover letter, submitted in Word or PDF format before the closing date of 26/02/2026.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.