Welcome to HomeNow – your first step towards a new career in Queensland’s housing and homelessness sector.
Challenging, dynamic and rewarding, the housing and homelessness sector offers career pathways that are both rich in opportunity and have positive impact for our communities.
Explore career opportunities on HomeNow website
Interested in a career in the housing and homelessness sector but it's a brand new world to you? We've just launched a Career Opportunities page on the HomeNow website and it's a great place to get started, no matter what stage you're at in your career journey.
The Opportunities page provides you with links to a selection of housing and homelessness service providers from across Queensland who are taking part in the HomeNow campaign, allowing you to explore the kinds of organisations, career streams and work types that exist in our sector. You can view listings by region and see which organisations offer paid employment, volunteer and work placement opportunities.
Our Opportunities page works differently to your typical job search directories, acting as an introduction the many diverse organisations that exist in our sector and the rich and rewarding career pathways they offer.
New listings will continue to be posted over the coming months, so make sure you check in regularly - you might discover a career pathway that you've never considered before but is perfect for you!
What's it actually like to work in Queensland's housing and homelessness sector, and why do people love their careers? We spoke to real people from the sector who have turned their life experiences, passions and skills into rewarding careers that have positive impact on our communities.
Psychologists in Housing and Homelessness
Each edition of the HomeNow update profiles a key role or career in the housing and homelessness sector which may just be the perfect pathway for you.
Psychologists play a crucial role in addressing the multifaceted challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity. Their expertise in mental health, trauma and social dynamics enables them to provide essential support and interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals and communities facing these issues.
Here are some key roles psychologists can fulfil:
Assessment and Intervention: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the psychological, emotional, and social factors contributing to an individual's housing insecurity or homelessness. They identify mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse and other challenges, and develop tailored interventions such as therapy, cognitive-behavioural techniques and trauma-informed care to address these issues effectively.
Support for Outreach Workers and Case Managers: Provide support and consultation to staff who work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. They offer guidance on managing challenging cases, understanding the psychological needs of clients, and implementing strategies to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Training and Capacity Building: Offer training sessions and capacity-building workshops for staff working in the housing and homelessness sector. They educate professionals on topics such as trauma-informed care, vicarious trauma, and self-care strategies, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to better support their clients and prevent burnout.
Program Development and Evaluation: Contribute to development and evaluation of programs and interventions addressing homelessness and housing instability. They design evidence-based interventions, conduct program evaluations and research to inform best practices in the field.
Advocacy and Policy Development: Advocate for policies and programs that address the root causes of homelessness and promote mental health and housing stability. They collaborate with policymakers, community organisations, and advocacy groups to raise awareness about the psychological impact of homelessness and advocate for systemic change.
Trauma-Informed Care and Wellness Initiatives: Lead trauma-informed care initiatives and wellness programs within housing and homelessness organisations. They develop strategies to prevent vicarious trauma and burnout among staff, promote self-care practices, and create supportive environments that prioritise staff wellbeing.
Sound like a great career pathway for you and want to know more?
A key part of the HomeNow campaign is engaging with students, job seekers, support providers, employment services and other organisations. Our team has been busy visiting univerisities, TAFE campuses, career expos and other events to talk about the many career opportunities that our amazing sector has to offer.
Drug ARM Student Showcase at the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe - a great event demonstrating how interconnected and collaborative the wider community services sector is in supporting people to live healthy, safe and stable lives. A big thank you to Drug ARM for hosting us!
Gold Coast Careers Festival - just one of careers expo we've attended in recent months. It's been really encouraging and inspiring to meet hundreds of people who are so enthusiastic about the opportunities a career in housing and homelessness can offer.
The HomeNow campaign showcases the many rich and rewarding career pathways that exist in Queensland's housing and homelessness sector, to attract dedicated, passionate and skilled people to work in the sector.The HomeNow website and project is delivered by Homelessness Queensland and Q Shelter under the Workforce Connect Fund. This project is funded through the Workforce Connect Fund, powered by the Queensland Government’s Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032.
HomeNow acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
