Caseworker - Youth Homelessness Support

About the role

Meli is recruiting a Caseworker for its Youth Homelessness Support program in the Barwon region. You will support young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, helping them achieve safe, stable and sustainable housing outcomes. The role is part-time and fixed term, at 0.8 FTE (60.8 hours per fortnight), with pay of $105,834 per year pro rata, plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assertive outreach and intensive case management to young people and their families, building strong, meaningful engagement
• Assess the holistic needs of young people and identify barriers to safe, stable and sustainable housing
• Develop and implement individualised care plans with the young person and key stakeholders, covering mental health, AOD and family violence
• Advocate for young people and coordinate access to supports, services and opportunities that strengthen independence, wellbeing and community connection
• Work with internal teams and external services to address issues such as mental health, family breakdown and barriers to education and employment

Required profile

• Diploma or higher qualification in Youth, Social Work or Community Welfare, or equivalent, with experience in client services
• Ability to build a sound ecological picture of a client's situation quickly, with minimal information, using the right tools
• Understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and a commitment to a child-safe organisation in practice and culture
• Ability to engage key stakeholders for positive client outcomes

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
• Flexible ways of working and career growth through learning and development
• Employee assistance programme and paid parental leave above the government scheme
• A values-driven, collaborative workplace

Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 5 November 2026 and include a resume and answers to the selection criteria. Employment requires a reference check, a satisfactory police check, a VIT check where applicable and a current Working with Children Check.