Do you have the skills, experience and passion to jump into a challenging and exciting role in Queensland's housing and homelessness sector?
(Spoiler: you probably do!)

Across the state, there is a great combination of diverse and rewarding career opportunities that contribute to a common goal of everyone having a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

HomeNow is your first step to discovering more about what our sector has to offer.

Monday 4 August to Sunday 10 August is National Homelessness Week. Organised by Homelessness Australia, Homelessness Week aims to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness.
It includes raising awareness about the causes and impacts of homelessness,
and educating people on what they can do to make a difference. 
There are many ways you can get involved in Homelessness Week, including by attending events being held online and in your local community.

Visit the Homelessness Australia website for more information.

Role Opportunity: Regional Coordinator

Q Shelter - Service Integration 

Full-time, Permanent. Townsville.

Work for a leading state peak body for homelessness and housing, and drive collaboration, engagement, and facilitation of regional Care Coordination Groups, providing person-centred and place-based support planning for people with at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Support improved integration of service system responses.

Key attributes: Experience in community development and engagement, group facilitation, sector knowledge.

Kick-start your career with FREE sector training!

HomeNow delivery partner Q Shelter is pleased to offer at-your-own-pace training courses to assist people new to the housing and homelessness workforce. 

Gain a better understanding of the sector and enter the sector workforce armed with knowledge on terminology, key organisations and contributing factors to unmet housing need. You can even build towards a larger qualification in the future.

Find out more by clicking on the banners below.

Live in Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville or Cairns? Be one of the first to study the micro-credential 'Responding to Homelessness' at a FREE face-to-face training day in your region. Click the button below to find out more.

Role spotlight: Finance Roles

Our HomeNow updates regularly feature a key role in the housing and homelessness sector, showcasing the variety of available career pathways.

This month, we look at roles in Finance.

Finance careers aren’t limited to corporate boardrooms, there’s a growing demand for finance professionals in not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. These roles offer a meaningful alternative for those looking to align their financial expertise with a mission-driven career.

In NFPs, finance professionals play a crucial role in budgeting, grant management, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Unlike in the private sector, the focus isn’t on maximising profit but on maximising impact. This shift in focus challenges professionals to think creatively about resource allocation and long-term sustainability.

 Positions can range from entry-level roles like finance assistants and grant accountants to leadership roles such as CFO or director of finance. These jobs require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

What's it like to work in Finance in housing and homelessness support?

Here's what two current employees in the sector had to say:

"My work contributes to reducing homelessness in that I'm supporting the team who are delivering services. Internally, we work with the team to both receive and provide information that helps them make important decisions about what they can do. Our fantastic financial controls, systems and reporting means that funding organisations have confidence in our ability to deliver what we promise and that we will spend our money in accordance with the terms agreed. This confidence contributes to continued funding. And of course, we make sure the staff get paid!"

"What I like most about my job is because it's for a not-for-profit, it gives my job meaning. Finance can be all about money sometimes, but working for this organisation makes my job that little bit more rewarding. I feel even though it is a small contribution, it is good for the soul to know I play a role in helping more people to have a home."

Advice for those interested in Finance roles
"Accounting is such a varied field; there is something for everyone who likes numbers and processes. Consider all your options and try as many as you can. I tried several specialties before deciding that not-for-profit was the best industry for me because it combines my two loves: balancing numbers and helping people."

"My advice if you're not qualified but would like to move into the field, is ask your employer about supporting your development journey, such as enrolling in a Certificate IV Bookkeeping and Financial Services course."

Keen to get involved?
While roles in finance may not be advertised frequently in our sector, this skill area is growing in demand. It may be helpful to get to know some of the service providers in your area first and keep an eye out for future roles. Visit the Opportunities page of the HomeNow website to find out more about some of the amazing organisations supporting Queenslanders needing a safe place to call home, and discover what career or volunteer opportunities may be available. 

People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds bring unique skills and perspectives to Queensland's housing and homelessness workforce.

In this video, real people from our workforce tell us about their experiences working to help more Queenslanders find a place to call home.

Role Opportunity: Housing Specialist Mobile Support

YFS Ltd

Full-Time, permanent. Slacks Creek.

YFS is seeking quick-thinking, problem solvers looking to build a career in the community housing sector in Logan. Support people to navigate the housing system to achieve their long-term housing goals, working with other resources including drug and alcohol support, mental health, real estate agents, government agencies and community housing providers.

Key attributes: Experience working in community services, and working with people with complex needs experiencing crises.