• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating lasting change for people experiencing homelessness? This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in delivering innovative, place-based responses to homelessness and rough sleeping in Maribyrnong.

As the Community Development Homelessness Officer, you will be at the forefront of Council's work to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. As part of the newly established Footscray Welcome Crew, you'll provide a visible, approachable presence in central Footscray, connecting people with the services and support they need through assertive outreach, service navigation and coordinated referrals.

You will also lead Council's operational role in Maribyrnong Zero, working in partnership with Launch Housing and local service providers to implement the nationally recognised Advance to Zero framework. Using real-time data and a collaborative, by-name approach, you'll help coordinate responses, strengthen partnerships, identify service gaps and contribute to the shared goal of ending rough sleeping in Maribyrnong.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, systems change and community impact. If you're an experienced relationship builder with a strong understanding of homelessness, community development and service coordination, you'll play a key role in shaping a more connected and responsive service system for our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and approachable outreach presence as part of the Footscray Welcome Crew, supporting people experiencing homelessness through service navigation, referrals and coordination.
• Coordinate Council's operational role in Maribyrnong Zero and the Advance to Zero framework in partnership with Launch Housing and local service providers.
• Triage notifications of people sleeping rough and coordinate timely, person-centred responses across the municipality.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with homelessness, health and community service providers to deliver coordinated, collaborative responses.
• Work collaboratively to address barriers to accessing services and housing.
• Coordinate responses for people with complex needs, including facilitating multi-agency case coordination and escalation processes.
• Analyse and report on homelessness trends, service gaps, risks and outcomes using live Advance to Zero and community notification data.
• Prepare operational reports to inform Council decision-making, advocacy and strategic responses.
• Work collaboratively across Council and with external stakeholders to respond to emerging themes and issues related to homelessness and rough sleeping.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A relevant qualification in social work, human services, community development or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in client facing human services, social work or other related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing people experiencing homelessness, and skills and aptitude working for people experiencing marginalization and disenfranchisement
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and trauma informed practice principles
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and demonstrated experience building and coordinating complex, operational stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality reports to inform advocacy initiatives
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6917579.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Holly Mulligan, Coordinator Community Development on 0466 418 495 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 11 August 2026 - 10pm

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.