Position Title: Team Leader – Housing and Homelessness
Organisation: Kingsway Community Care (Sutherland Shire / Georges River) NSW
Hours: Part-time, 25 hrs per week over 5 days
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to work alongside our team to oversee Platform Nine and ensure the delivery of high-quality client support…..
Are you a woman with experience and a heart for leading others and serving those in need?
Kingsway Community Care is seeking a permanent part-time Team Leader (25 hrs per week) to oversee our housing project, Platform Nine. This role combines frontline support with team leadership to provide trauma-informed crisis accommodation and hope to women, families, and men across South East Sydney.
About Us
Kingsway Community Care is a Christian faith-based organisation committed to serving the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of South East Sydney. Guided by our Christian ethos, we extend compassion, hope, and transformation to those experiencing hardship.
Through our housing project, Platform Nine, we provide crisis accommodation and wrap-around support for women, families, and men experiencing homelessness, particularly as a result of domestic and family violence.
We are also a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children and young people.
Our Vision
Vulnerable people experiencing **COMMUNITY** that creates transformation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to practically show the love of Jesus through housing the homeless, supporting vulnerable children and youth, and supplying life’s basics to people in need.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to work alongside our team to oversee Platform Nine and ensure the delivery of high-quality client support.
This leadership role will:
- Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff, volunteers, and students.
- Respond to crisis situations and conduct intake and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
- Engage with stakeholders and build strong community partnerships.
- Participate in and contribute to the after-hours on-call roster.
This is both a hands-on and strategic role, balancing frontline service with leadership and compliance responsibilities.
About You
You will be a woman who shares our mission and values, and who has a heart for walking alongside those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Key Requirements
- Diploma or higher in Social Work, Community Services, or related field.
- Experience in homelessness, domestic violence, crisis accommodation services or related field.
- Experience in leadership and supervision skills.
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice and child protection legislation.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Approved to work in Australia.
- Current NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster.
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and safeguarding practices.
What We Offer
- Part-time role, 25 hrs per week over 5 days
- Pay and conditions under the **SCHADS Award** (level subject to qualifications and experience).
- A supportive, team environment where faith and compassion guide our work.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of women, families, and men in crisis.
- Regular supervision and reflective practice to support professional and personal growth.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.
Genuine Occupational Qualification
Our services are provided to women. We consider being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).
How to Apply
Please submit your application by 5pm on 19 October, including:
- A current CV, and
- A cover letter addressing the key requirements above.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and First Aid Certificate. Applicants must also be willing to participate in an after-hours on-call roster.
For more information, please contact Stef Allen.
