Join the Uniting WA team
A career at Uniting WA is more than just a job.
As a team member at Uniting, you’ll join a team of thinkers, carers, doers and darers who strive to make a difference.
Our values
At Uniting, our values are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re compassionate and respectful in our words and deeds. We’re bold in the face of injustice, and we use our imagination to explore new possibilities and opportunities.
We dare to dream of a better future for the people we support.
Not-for-profit benefits
At Uniting, we’re for people.
We’re passionate about making sure the people in our team and the people we support, thrive.
Uniting WA team members enjoy:
As a team member at Uniting, you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual leave, every year. That’s a whole extra week of leave above the National Employment Standard (NES).
Uniting WA shift workers (as defined by our Employee Collective Agreement) receive 6 weeks annual leave per year.
Salary packaging increases your disposable income by reducing the income tax you pay. It works by allocating a portion of your pre-tax income to the payment of certain expenses (such as your mortgage, rent, petrol, groceries or insurances) and entertainment purchases.
Uniting WA team members can access up to $15,900 from your salary for everyday purchases and up to $2,650 for entertainment purchases.
Team members can also access Novated Leasing, on new, used and existing cars. This is a salary packaging arrangement that allows team members to bundle lease payments and car running costs – including petrol, insurance, rego and servicing – into one convenient payment.
At Uniting WA, we’re committed to the ongoing learning and development of everyone in the team, so you’ll be supported to belong and thrive.
We also provide regular opportunities for learning and development, including an online portal that’s available for all team members.
Eligible team members who have worked at Uniting for 12 consecutive months are entitled to:
- Up to 12 months unpaid parental leave
- Government paid parental leave through the national Paid Parental Leave Scheme (paid at the national minimum wage if the eligibility criteria is satisfied)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave (funded by the employer at the team member’s base rate of pay; and to be taken as 6 consecutive weeks leave.)
We understand that work – and life – can be challenging sometimes. That’s why we provide a free counselling service to all our team members and their immediate families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Current vacancies
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Advocate to join our organisation in providing disability advocacy services to people in the community. Disability advocacy support ensures the voice of this vulnerable population is heard and human rights are safeguarded. In this role you will be tasked with supporting people with a disability to represent their own interests where possible whilst ensuring that their individual rights and needs are addressed.
We know many people with disability in prison experience compounding disadvantage, so whilst supporting people in the community, this role may also support people intersecting with the justice system, so an openness to this aspect of the work will be important.
Our team is highly motivated and committed to social justice and reform in supporting those most in need in our communities. The role is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2025 and part time 3 days a week (0.6FTE and flexible days), and there is potential for the contract to be renewed after this date.
Uniting acknowledges the unique aspects of lived experiences of people with disability and seeks to work collaboratively in a trauma-informed and person-centred way. A willingness to engage with vulnerable people to ensure they are supported to share their story safely is essential for this role.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about:
- Promoting and upholding the rights of people living with disabilities.
- Empowering people with disability to make and understand important decisions.
- Educating others about the rights of people with disability, thereby addressing and preventing discrimination.
- Identifying and addressing barriers while promoting inclusion and accessibility.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate individual and community education and information that promote the rights of people with disabilities.
- Highly developed communication, organisational and administrative skills.
- Qualifications in social sciences, human services and/or relevant experience.
You must be able to obtain a current NDIS worker screening check and Working With Children Check (or have ones that is less than six months old) and have a current C class driver’s licence for this position. You may be required to travel within WA to fulfill the requirements of the role.
How to apply
Please apply via SEEK with a resume and cover letter addressing the criteria in the ‘About You’ section. Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Vern Bates on 0466850460 or email vernon.bates@unitingwa.org.au
A position description outlining further details is available here
About the role
Uniting WA has a current opportunity for a Senior Support Worker in the Transitioning from Homelessness Pathway (HEART) program. This is to provide maternity leave coverage from 21st April 2024 to 5th January 2025.
You will provide guidance and support to create a work environment that enables a high performing team to deliver high quality and sustainable support services to people experiencing homelessness.
This is a mentoring role, with significant responsibility, and we’d love you to help shape our future and ensure even better outcomes for the people we support. We are looking for someone who will bring their personality, flair, and unique energy.
To align with HEART coverage working days will be between Monday to Sunday and the hours are between 6am to 7pm.
About you
To be successful you will need to:
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of innovative and contemporary models of support that ensures participants receive high quality care which has a positive impact on their lives.
- Ensure support workers review service delivery practices to ensure positive outcomes for clients using a trauma informed principle.
- Under the direction of the Operations Lead ensure teams demonstrate implement best practice safety principles and practices.
- Lead morning meetings, debriefs, and participate and contribute to sector meetings with a focus on supporting the planning, development and review of service delivery.
- Guide support workers to provide and lead advocacy and support for clients who may exhibit challenging behaviours or have complex issues.
- Refer clients and where necessary direct support workers to ensure clients access relevant supports and service providers, internally (within Uniting) and externally, follow up on referrals as required whilst supporting team.
- Coaching and mentoring of staff, volunteers and trainees equips teams to deliver on agreed outcomes under the guidance of the Operations Lead
You will also need:
- Excellent understanding of person-centred, strength-based support and trauma informed practices.
- Established skills in relationship building and stakeholder engagement management (internal and external)
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
- Awareness of relevant services and resources in the community
- Ability to develop teams and ensure a positive team culture.
- Understanding of trends and issues within the homelessness sector
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or commensurate significant (i.e. 2 years+) experience and relevant professional development.
- Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence
You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide a First Aid certificate.
How to apply
Enquiries about the position can be directed to Nicola Allen at nicola.allen@unitingwa.org.au
Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.
A position description outlining further details will be available here.
At Uniting WA, we recognise the value of diversity in our team and welcome everyone exactly as they are.
That’s why we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people who have lived experience, people with a disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.