COORDINATOR, HOUSING
Category:
NGO / Non-profit
Education:
Relevant Trade Qualifications
Experience:
Less Than 3 Years
Work city:
Berrimah
Work start:
30.03.2026
Salary:
$88,090.08-$94,788.72
Duration:
Temp
Created:
30.03.2026
COORDINATOR, HOUSING
Program Coordination | Darwin, NT | SCHADS Level 4
Be the hands-on force behind housing stability for people facing homelessness, complex trauma, or justice involvement. Coordinate, connect, and make a real difference every day.
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Sector |
Community Housing & Homelessness Support |
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Location |
Darwin, Northern Territory |
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Employment |
Full-time |
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Classification |
SCHADS Award — Level 4 |
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a passionate and practical Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of a community housing program. Working closely with a Program Manager, you will coordinate tailored support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness — including those with complex needs such as mental ill-health, domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug challenges, or justice involvement. You will also mentor and manage a small team of frontline workers, driving person-centred, trauma-informed service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the intake process for new tenants and coordinate wraparound support services
- Develop individual support plans using a holistic, strength-based, outcomes-focused approach
- Manage staffing rosters and support shift cover and staff absences
- Build and maintain partnerships with clinical, community, and government service providers
- Ensure accurate and timely data collection, case noting, and reporting against funding requirements
- Coordinate activities that build life skills and improve quality of life for tenants
- Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to housing pathways
- Provide mentoring and day-to-day leadership to Wellbeing and Recovery Workers
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Tertiary or Diploma level qualification in health, welfare, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience delivering services to people experiencing homelessness or complex needs (DFV, AOD, mental health)
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a frontline team
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills across diverse community groups
- Strength-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed practice approach
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and current Driver's Licence required
DESIRABLE
- Certificate IV in Housing (Homelessness) — or willingness to obtain
APPLY NOW

