Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Rough Sleeping Project Officer to join the Backbone Team of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire - a community-led, place-based initiative to end homelessness, starting with rough sleeping. With a membership of over 30 diverse organisations, our work is founded on the idea that homelessness can be solved when we work together to identify and address the root causes of homelessness and the housing crisis. It’s an exciting time to join the Backbone Team. As a key member of the team supporting the Collaboration, the initial focus of the role (first three months) is: Supporting the development and implementation of the Collaboration’s Shared Action Plan for change. Coordinating and facilitating the monthly Byron Shire Service Coordination Group which brings local services together to coordinate care, allocate support and increase housing outcomes for people sleeping rough. Supporting a small team of Lived Experience Homelessness Consultants who shape and guide the initiative. Chairing Byron Shire Council’s Homelessness Internal Working Group to support consistent and compassionate responses to homelessness across Council. Supporting the Backbone Lead – Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration with the daily operations of the initiative. Please note this is an initial fixed term contract from 23 March - 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension. About you: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Impact, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field or transferable equivalent experience. Three (3) years or more experience working in the Homelessness Sector or related field. Demonstrated ability to co-deliver Collective Impact informed projects. Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and lead strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals, as well as excellent communication, consultation, engagement, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated high level project management skills with the proven ability to meet agreed deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and analytically, carry out social research and to develop new policy or project options, to contribute to ending homelessness. Demonstrated knowledge of the Advance to Zero Methodology to end homelessness (preferred). We offer: A permanent part time position (4 days per week / 28 hours per week) Fixed term contract initially from 23 March - 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension Flexible working arrangements Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,615.14 to $1,871.39 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience). Part- time roles would be pro-rata. Other benefits include: 12% superannuation Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service Education and training support Flexible work hours Attractive salary packaging scheme. Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year) Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing days Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees. As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council. We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of: We lead with enthusiasm and purpose We are open, honest and respectful We foster well-being and creativity We achieve our goals and succeed together If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons. Contact: Anna Lockwood - Backbone Lead - Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration, Phone: (02) 6626 7214 Closing date: 10am (NSW time) , Wednesday 10 March. Position Description : We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication . Pre-Employment Screening Process: Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel. Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time. B ackground Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
