About Wintringham

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation with a single mission: to support people over 50 who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness. We deliver this through a range of responses, including affordable housing, support, and aged care, tailored as needs change over time. We operate across Victoria and Tasmania. Learn more at Wintringham.org.au

About the role

Wintringham is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join our Housing & Homelessness Support team on a permanent full-time basis. This position will work collaboratively with Tasmanian and Victorian based Wintringham staff to ensure a collaborative team culture is maintained. The position will also ensure that service delivery practices are consistent with Wintringham philosophy, values and mission.

• Lead and supervise housing and homelessness support teams, including staff working with clients experiencing homelessness and highly complex psychosocial needs.
• Oversee case management and service delivery, ensuring client needs, duty of care, privacy, quality standards, legislation and organisational policies are met.
• Build strong partnerships and represent Wintringham by collaborating with community, health, homelessness services and government agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Manage people, performance and resources, including recruitment, staff development, supervision, budgets, expenditure, compliance reporting and critical incidents.
• Drive quality, collaboration and continuous improvement, promoting Wintringham’s values of dignity, rights and social justice while supporting best-practice service delivery.

What are we looking for?

• A qualification in Social work, Welfare, Community Services or a related discipline. A current motor vehicle driving licence and First Aid Certificate 2.
• Strong leadership experience in homelessness, housing or community services, particularly supporting people with complex psychosocial needs.
• Case management and service delivery expertise
• Strong knowledge of the sector and compliance, including homelessness and housing services, My Aged Care, NDIS, government requirements and relevant legislation.
• Excellent people and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, engage with diverse backgrounds and promote wellbeing, dignity and social justice.

 What we offer

• Employment type: Permanent Full-time role.
• Pay: Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 each year.
• Location: Tasmania
• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. We provide access to wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programs. Visit the Wintringham website to learn more about working with us.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description click here. Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role.

Questions? Reach out to KHeron@wintringham.org.au

Please contact us via recruitment@wintringham.org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.

Applications close: 3 November 2026.

Interviews may be conducted throughout the recruitment period, and the position may be filled prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

 We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be contacted by Wintringham to complete required reference, registration/licence, and background checks prior to employment, including completion of an aged care statutory declaration, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, providing evidence of current seasonal influenza vaccination, at least one COVID-19 vaccination and as required a National and/or International Police Check.