Program Worker - Aboriginal Homelessness
Posted: 30/10/2026
Closing Date: 13/11/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ballina
Job Category: Community Services & Development
ocial Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.
We are seeking a Program Worker to join our Aboriginal Homelessness team on a Full Time, Fixed term basis in Ballina to help make a positive social change, together.
Job Description
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits
What you'll be doing
- Holistic case management you will be supporting people with housing pathways
- Networking with external allied health professionals and service providers
- Provide practice that is strengths based, person-centred, solutions-focused and culturally responsive and safe in line with Social Futures Practice and Case Management Frameworks requirements
- Provide high-quality customer-centred individual and/or family case management
- Experience providing high quality customer-centred individual and/or family case management
- Previous experience working within homelessness or a similar sector
- Demonstrated well-developed organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries while engaging in person-centred work
Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.
Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)” This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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Program Worker - Aboriginal Homelessness employer: Social Futures
Social Futures is an exceptional employer, offering meaningful work that directly contributes to positive social change within the Lismore community. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are empowered to grow in their careers while making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. The organisation's commitment to inclusivity and respect for Aboriginal culture creates a unique and enriching work environment for all staff.
