Why join Evolve Housing?
People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are driven by a shared purpose to create positive change for individuals and their communities.
At Evolve Housing, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace where strong relationships—with our team, residents, and partners—enable us to make a meaningful impact. We believe in empowering our people, valuing their contributions, and providing opportunities for growth in a culture that is authentic, engaging, and purpose-led.
We take pride in our diverse workforce, with nearly half of our employees speaking over 30 different languages. By embracing different perspectives and experiences, we create an environment where everyone feels respected, inspired, and motivated to make a difference.
“Evolve Housing’s commitment to supporting its employees and providing opportunities for advancement has truly shaped my career, and I couldn’t be more excited about the future!” – Chloe
As a part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Make a real impact
Undertake meaningful work, every day that improves lives and strengthen communities.
Grow your career
Access ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities. Receive funding for your external education.
Enjoy work-life balance
Benefit from flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and wellbeing support.
Be valued and recognised
Join a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every voice matters.
Work in a dynamic team
Collaborate with passionate professionals in a positive and inclusive culture.
How we rate
What we offer
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Salary packaging & tax benefits
As a Not-for-Profit organisation, Evolve Housing offers salary packaging options that help you maximise your take-home pay. Through tax-effective salary sacrificing, you can claim up to $,18,550 per year on expenses such as:
- Mortgage and rent payments
- Health insurance and school fees
- Personal loans and everyday expenses
- Meals and Entertainment
This means more money in your pocket while still enjoying the same salary!
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Work-Life balance
100% of our employees access flexible working arrangements PLUS additional Annual leave PLUS Wellbeing support.
- Support for carers – Access to resources and and support if you have caring responsibilities of others
- 35-hour work week
- Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours and work weeks, work-from-home up to 50% of working hours, and flexible start/finish times
- Birthday Leave – Enjoy a day off for your birthday every year
- Volunteer Leave – Take a day each year to give back to the community
- Purchased Annual Leave – Buy additional leave to help manage personal commitments
- Extra leave days – Extra time off over the Christmas/New Year period
- Full pay Parental Leave of 8 weeks – for ALL parents available over an 18 month period
- Superannuation paid during Unpaid Parental Leave
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Health & Wellbeing
We prioritise our employees’ physical and mental wellbeing with a range of initiatives:
- Additional Wellbeing Leave – An extra paid Leave day each year to focus on YOU
- Free annual flu vaccination – Free and conveniently available in the office
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Independent, confidential counselling for employees and their families
- Financial counselling services – To help manage financial wellbeing
- Mental health awareness training – Resources and training to support mental health
- Wellbeing programs – Access to our menopause education program, wellbeing site, and mental health peer support through our Wellbeing Ambassador program
- Onsite wellness activities – Meditation, massages, and health challenges
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Culture & fun stuff
We create a positive, social, and inclusive workplace with engaging activities:
- Friday breakfasts – Enjoy free breakfast every Friday
- Social events & celebrations – Monthly birthday events, an active social club, and an end-of-year celebration
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives – Regular events, including our Global Multicultural Festival in October. Read more about DEI
- Workplace culture – Join one of our employee-led committees to be a part of creating our culture
- Reconciliation Action Plan – be apart of our journey towards reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read more about our RAP
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Additional benefits
Beyond work-life balance and wellbeing, we offer a range of financial and lifestyle perks:
- Up to 5 additional leave days per year
- Service recognition & rewards – Gift vouchers for milestones
- Performance-based bonus – Earn rewards for great work
- Exclusive discounts – Save on computing, electronics, fitness gear, travel, and entertainment through “Your Salary Benefits” and RedBalloon
- Insurance discounts – Home & contents, landlord, and health insurance deals
- Travel discounts – Save on flights, tours, cruises, hotels, and rental cars
Grow your career with us
We are committed to fostering career growth and providing opportunities for professional development:
Tailored development plans
Annual training and development aligned to your career goals.
Mentorship & Learning
Access to leadership forums, technical training, and industry-recognised certifications.
Continued education grants
Receive up to $5,000 per year for further studies.
Career pathways
From cadetships to leadership roles, we offer clear career progression opportunities.
Our values & culture
Inspiration
We approach opportunities and challenges with creativity and enthusiasm. We encourage those around us to imagine, learn, innovate and to do things better.
Honesty & Integrity
We are honest, fair and ethical in all interactions. We do the right things for the right reasons all the time.
Empathy
We are aware of and sensitive to the feelings and perspectives of others and use that understanding to guide our actions.
Accountability & Respect
We act with professionalism and take responsibility for our decisions and actions while treating others how we would like to be treated. We value individuality and diversity.