Connections Coach

Housing Connect | Greater Hobart region, Hobart Metropolitan

Are you ready to make a difference in the community?

We are seeking a permanent, full-time (76 hours fortnightly) Connections Coach to join our Housing Connect team in Hobart.

What you will be doing in this role :

• Undertake initial and comprehensive engagement and assessment processes to determine service response / resourcedistribution (intensity of response).
• Provide information and advice (the Deal : information on the Housing Connect service offers and expectations and redirection to other services where relevant).
• Address immediate needs, including assessment for and access to flexible funds for reasonable and necessary support, or if in crisis, immediate connection to short-term and brokered accommodation.
• Complete applications for housing assistance for people who are not able or do not want to use the Housing Connect Portal (e.g., social housing, private rental assistance).
• Coach and support service users to develop and progress an immediate response or Initial Action Plan for keeping or finding housing, which may include actions in other key life domains.
• Facilitate people’s access to specialist services, mainstream opportunities, networks, and resources so they can build social capital that will support their housing and other goals.
• Collect and record data and information as required for the Housing Connect evaluation and Portal.
• Assist with social housing, private rental, and other housing assistance applications.

What we can offer you :

You must have :

For further information about the position, please contact Jilly, Acting Senior Practice Manager – Housing Connect, on 0497458 315 or during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to :

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training programme.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE : WEDNESDAY, 26th November 2025 at 6.00pm

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the APPLY link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies. Please specify which role you wish to apply for in your cover letter.

PLEASE NOTE : Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

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